Jaques

[ jey-kweez, -kwiz, jeyks ]

/ ˈdʒeɪ kwiz, -kwɪz, dʒeɪks /

a disillusioned and satirical observer of life, in Shakespeare's As You Like It.

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Ja·que·si·an

[juh-kwee-zee-uh n] /dʒəˈkwi zi ən/, adjective

At 11:48, Jaques Rogge, chairman of the IOC, declared the games closed.
Olympics Closing Ceremonies: London Rocks Out|Tom Sykes|August 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“So she is, and good care she takes of the old gentleman; but he sleeps sometimes, so I relieve her,” returned Jaques.
Paul Gerrard|W.H.G. Kingston
Evidently, he asked for an introduction, which Miss Jaques gave with an affability that was eloquent of her powers as an actress.
The Silent Barrier|Louis Tracy
Still later Jaques comes to Rosalind for her approval of the match, speaking this time in language used by Biron.
By-ways in Book-land|William Davenport Adams

Jaques's wife bade us welcome, but he himself was in the fields.
Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680|Jasper Danckaerts
We are going on, Jaques,” said Thad, “and would shake hands with you first.
The Boy Scouts Afoot in France|Herbert Carter