jean | Etymology, origin and meaning of the name jean by …
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WebAug 29, 2023 · jean (n.) "twilled cotton cloth," mid-15c., Geayne, short for Gene fustian, from French jean fustian "fustian (a type of twilled cotton cloth) of Genoa," the Italian city, from Old French Jannes "Genoa," from Latin Genua (see Genoa).Compare obsolete jane, name of a small silver coin of Genoa that circulated in England 15c.The plural form jeans became standard by mid-19c.
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