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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Comfort comes first, with all outfits, even the most glamorous evening gowns, paired with Mary Jane shoes, ballet flats or platform loafers worn with little white socks.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
“It’s daily moral agony for her,” Mary Jane marvels.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
Not much information was available at the time about Zendaya’s character, Michelle, but Deadline reported that she likely wouldn’t be Spidey’s love interest because her name wasn’t Gwen or Mary Jane.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 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
“Throw me one,” Eloise said to Mary Jane.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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