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jean (iou)



jean adjective & noun. L15.
[Old French Janne (mod. Genes) from medieval Latin Janua Genoa, city in Italy.]
A. adjective.
Originating from Genoa, Genoese. L15-E17.
Designating a heavy twilled cotton fabric, now usu. denim; made of this. L18.
City Limits Paul's in his late 20's, wears a jean jacket.
b. noun.
Orig. jean fustian. A heavy twilled cotton fabric, now usu. denim. L16.
In pl. Garments of this material. Now usu. hard-wearing trousers of this (or Other) material, worn esp. for leisure or for physical work (also pair of jeans). M19.
N. Gordimer He was barefoot and in white canvas jeans and a checked shirt. P. Booth The faded blue jeans were immaculately pressed. attrib.: M. Atwood He wears crumbling jeans suits.
jeaned adjective wearing jeans M20.

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a US weekly magazine which contains articles and photographs about news and current affairs