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johannes

1

[ joh-han-eez, -is ]

noun

plural johannes.
  1. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century.


Johannes

2

[ yoh-hah-nis, -han-is ]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of John.

johannes

/ əʊˈæԾː /

noun

  1. a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century
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Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes1

1750–60, Americanism; after the name Joannes (John V, of Portugal) in the coin's legend. See John
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Word History and Origins

Origin of johannes1

C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin
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Example Sentences

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Norwich City have sacked head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup and placed ex-Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in charge for their two remaining games of the season.

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Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 18, was arrested by firearms officers in Huddersfield on 19 March.

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Southampton technical director Johannes Spors will lead the search, having already worked with Rohl when the pair were at RB Leipzig together.

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When asked about its emotional ambition, Johannes Girardoni, 57, co-founding artist and Chromasonic’s head of art, speaks of the sort of transcendent experiences most associate with, say, nature, or carefully designed communal environments — an art museum, perhaps, or, for some, a theme park.

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Army, and the youngest boy, Johannes, was already a citizen because he was born in the U.S.

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