English Explanatory Dictionary

Jeanette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Alternative form of Jeannette.
noun
  1. A coarse jean fabric, used for linings.

Word forms

Jeanette jeanettes

Etymology

From Jean + -ette or misspelling of French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v. Originally chiefly Scottish. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.

Derived words

Madame Jeanette
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