Mary Janes, small bits of chocolate, candy, sugar, or the like, for sprinkling on ice cream; sprinkles.
a brand of young girls' low-heeled shoe of patent leather having across the instep a single strap that fastens at the side.
First recorded in 1925–30; translation of Mexican Spanish marijuana, by the popular assumption—probably incorrect—that it is a compound of Spanish María and Juana
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The deputy was standing alongside a woman that Elgan recognized as Mary Jane Zakas, 77, a longtime elementary schoolteacher and a leader in the local Republican Party.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
Mary Jane Melendez, the company’s chief sustainability global impact officer, said 85% of the company’s water use is in agriculture.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Her look also included a small black handbag and chrome peep-toe Mary Jane flats.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2023
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, writing for the majority, decreed that the law honors the constitution’s balance between the rights of victims and defendants.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023
To Mary Jane, the young woman was putting her passions and wants ahead of Reggie’s dream.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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