johannes
[joh-han-eez, -is]
- a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century.
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Origin of johannes
Johannes
[yoh-hah-nis, -han-is]
- a male given name, form of John.
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Contemporary Examples
The first article, published in March 2000, was on atonality by a scholar at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.
Enter Johannes Kopf and his so-called “hyperlapse” technology, shown in the video below.
Prior to Dubacher, Brother Johannes Leutenegger spent 25 years as the Verena hermit.
First, Father Johannes Baptiste is found in the rectory, his throat slit.
They are on view in the group show called “Cleaning Up”, curated by Samuel Draxler for Johannes Vogt Gallery in New York.
Historical Examples
Inscribed in old hand by Johannes Baptista Bassus on the title.
He sold his library to the Polish nobleman Johannes a Lasco.
Erasmus and the Age of ReformationJohan Huizinga
Johannes was peculiarly suited by nature for a work of compromise.
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus VasaPaul Barron Watson
From the first he was to her, "Johannes," and she was "Clara" to him.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14Elbert Hubbard
Robert was forty-three, Clara was thirty-four, and Johannes was twenty.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14Elbert Hubbard
johannes
joannes
- a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century
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Word Origin
C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin
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