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demijohn
[ dem-i-jon ]
/ ˈdɛm ɪˌdʒɒn /
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noun
a large bottle having a short, narrow neck, and usually being encased in wickerwork.
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Origin of demijohn
1760–70; by folk etymology <French dame-jeanne, apparently special use of proper name
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demijohn
/ (ˈdɛmɪˌdʒɒn) /
noun
a large bottle with a short narrow neck, often with small handles at the neck and encased in wickerwork
Word Origin for demijohn
C18: probably by folk etymology from French dame-jeanne, from dame lady + Jeanne Jane
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