Jan

¹

[ jan; Dutch, German yahn ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of John.
2. a female given name, form of Janet.

Jan.

²

abbreviation for

1. January.

Jan

abbreviation for

1. January

Example Sentences

When Hitler became chancellor on Jan. 30, 1933, Hildebrand was confronted with a choice: Would he remain in Nazi Germany?

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Over the years, the meaning has evolved, essentially, to “Christmastime,” and describes the period between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6.

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Immediately, there was a national groundswell of voices calling for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto the bill.

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According to the Post story, Cosby agreed to meet with Covington on Jan. 25 after she asked him several times for career advice.

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On Jan. 7, Noor made the seven-hour trip to Mir Ali, where he stayed at the home of a friend in Hurmaz.

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This volume had an introductory sketch on Jan Diaz by M. de Clagny.

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He sank into a quiet sleep last Thursday night, Jan. 6, 1887.

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Austin and Jan knew that Koo Faya was leaping to a position where he could shoot his poisoned darts at them again.

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Jan and Shelby could see the light flashing on their jeweled harnesses and on the weapons which they flourished defiantly.

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He signaled to Jan, and then for half an hour, they put their heads together—planning.

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