Jane Doe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Jane Doe
First recorded in 1935–40; feminine of John Doe
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit, brought on behalf of a "Jane Doe", cites a record of "incredibly alarming and erratic banking behavior" in her own Bank of America accounts, which were used by Epstein's team.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Epstein's death was ruled a suicide, and Jane Doe called it her "ultimate escape".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“Of the civil lawsuits filed by Wigdor, one has been dismissed, the other withdrawn and the Jane Doe case is currently facing motion for case terminating sanctions.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
“Mr. Glover was essentially trying to evict Jane Doe from his home without notice or warning of any kind,” according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
“You didn’t look at the Jane Doe paper at all.”
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
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