Paul Jones
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Paul Jones
C19: named after John Paul Jones
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Athletic director Daphnie Johnson and president Paul Jones were among about a dozen people who welcomed the team at the steps outside the Pyramid for the momentous occasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
“The yellow flag with a rattlesnake and the words ‘Don’t Tread On Me,’ was flown by Hopkins from his flagship the USS Alfred and hoisted by Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
Since the days of John Paul Jones and the American Revolution, the top job in the U.S.
From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
Notre Dame’s Mike Brey made his final appearance at John Paul Jones Arena as the coach of the Fighting Irish.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2023
She bought a secondhand fiddle for Paul Jones and negotiated lessons for him at fifty cents an hour from a man who called himself Professor Allegretto.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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