Jan

[ jan; for 1 also Dutch, German yahn ]

/ dʒæn; for 1 also Dutch, German yɑn /

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noun

a male given name, form of John.

a female given name, form of Janet.

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Jan.

abbreviation

January.

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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.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel|Frank G. Allen
Austin and Jan knew that Koo Faya was leaping to a position where he could shoot his poisoned darts at them again.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
Jan and Shelby could see the light flashing on their jeweled harnesses and on the weapons which they flourished defiantly.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
He signaled to Jan, and then for half an hour, they put their heads together—planning.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun

British Dictionary definitions for Jan

Jan

abbreviation for

January

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