English-Thai Dictionary
John
SL คำ เรียก แทน ผู้ชาย ที่ ไม่ รู้จัก ชื่อ kam-riak-taen-phu-chai-ti-mai-ru-jak-chue
John Thomas
SL อวัยวะเพศชาย ar-yai-ya-wa-phed-chai
John-bag
SL ถุงยาง tung-yang
Johnnie-come-lately
SL ผู้มาใหม่ phu-ma-mai
Johnny-come-lately
IDM คน ที่มา ทีหลัง คนที่ เข้าร่วม กระทำ บางสิ่ง ภายหลัง kon-ti-ma-te-lang
Johnny-come-lately
N การ มาถึง ช้า ผู้มาใหม่ ผู้ ที่ มาสาย newcomer kan-matuang-cha
Johnny-on-the-spot
N ผู้ ที่ คอย ให้ ความช่วยเหลือ หรือ รับมือ กับ เรื่องฉุกเฉิน (คำ ไม่เป็นทางการ phu-ti-koi-hai-kwam-chuai-luea-rue-rab-mue-kab-rueang-chuk-choen
john
N ลูกค้า ของ โสเภ ณี (คำ แสลง whoremaster whoremonger luk-kong-so-pe-ne
john
N ห้องน้ำ (คำ สแลง toilet bathroom hong-nam
john
SL เหยื่อ yuea
johnnycake
N ขนมเค้ก ที่ มี ข้าวโพด และ นม johnny cake
johnson
SL อวัยวะเพศชาย (คำ ไม่สุภาพ ar-yai-ya-wa-ped-chai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
JOHNAPPLE
n.A sort of apple, good for spring use, when other fruit is spent.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
JOHN
John, n. Etym: [See Johannes. ]
Defn: A proper name of a man. John-apple, a sort of apple ripe about St. John's Day. Same as Apple-john. -- John Bull, an ideal personification of the typical characteristics of an Englishman, or of the English people. -- John Bullism, English character. W. Irving. -- John Doe (Law ), the name formerly given to the fictitious plaintiff in an action of ejectment. Mozley & W. -- John Doree, John Dory. Etym: [John (or F. jaune yellow ) + Doree, Dory. ] (Zoöl.) An oval, compressed, European food fish (Zeus faber ). Its color is yellow and olive, with golden, silvery, and blue reflections. It has a round dark spot on each side. Called also dory, doree, and St. Peter's fish.
JOHNADREAMS
JOHNADREAMS John "a *dreams `, n.
Defn: A dreamy, idle fellow. Shak.
JOHNNY
John "ny, n.; pl. Johnnies (.
1. A familiar diminutive of John.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A sculpin. [Local cant ] Johny Crapaud (, a jocose designation of a Frenchman, or of the French people, collectively.
JOHNNYCAKE
JOHNNYCAKE John "ny *cake `, n.
Defn: A kind of bread made of the meal of maize (Indian corn ), mixed with water or milk, etc. , and baked. [U.S.] J. Barlow.
JOHNSONESE
JOHNSONESE John `son *ese ", n.
Defn: The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. E. Everett.
JOHNSON GRASS
John "son grass `. Etym: [Named after W. Johnson of Alabama, who planted it about 184 -1845.] (Bot. )
Defn: A tall perennial grass (Sorghum Halepense ), valuable in the Southern and Western States for pasture and hay. The rootstocks are large and juicy and are eagerly sought by swine. Called also Cuba grass, Means grass, Evergreen millet, and Arabian millet.
JOHNSONIAN
JOHNSONIAN John *so "ni *an, a.
Defn: Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
JOHNSONIANISM
JOHNSONIANISM John *so "ni *an *ism, n.
Defn: A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson. [Written also Johnsonism.]
JOHN'S-WORT
JOHN'S-WORT John's "-wort `, n.
Defn: See St. John's-wort.
New American Oxford Dictionary
John
John 1 |jän ʤɑn | (1165 –1216 ), son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine; king of England 1199 –1216; known as John Lackland. He lost most of his French possessions to Phillip II of France. In 1209, he was excommunicated for refusing to accept Stephen Langton as the archbishop of Canterbury. Forced to sign the Magna Carta by his barons in 1215, he ignored its provisions and civil war broke out.
John
John 2 |ʤɑn jän | the name of six kings of Portugal. • John I (1357 –1433 ), reigned 1385 –1433; known as John the Great. Reinforced by an English army, he defeated the Castilians at Aljubarrota in 1385 and won independence for Portugal. • John II (1455 –95 ), reigned 1481 –95. • John III (1502 –57 ), reigned 1521 –57. • John IV (1604 –56 ), reigned 1640 –56; known as John the Fortunate. The founder of the Braganza dynasty, he expelled a Spanish usurper and proclaimed himself king. • John V (1689 –1750 ), reigned 1706 –50. • John VI (1767 –1826 ), reigned 1816 –26.
john
john |jän ʤɑn | ▶noun informal 1 a toilet. 2 a prostitute's client. ORIGIN early 20th cent. ( sense 2 ): from the given name John, used from late Middle English as a form of address to a man, or to denote various occupations, including that of priest (late Middle English ) and policeman (mid 17th cent ).
John, Augustus
John |dʒɒn | (1878 –1961 ), Welsh painter; full name Augustus Edwin John. Frequent subjects of his work are the Gypsies of Wales; he was also noted for his portraits of the wealthy and famous, particularly prominent writers. He was the brother of Gwen John.
John, Barry
John |dʒɒn | (b.1945 ), Welsh rugby union player. During his international career (1966 –72 ) he played at half back and scored a record ninety points for his country.
John, Gwen
John |dʒɒn | (1876 –1939 ), Welsh painter. The sister of Augustus John, she settled in France. In 1913 she converted to Catholicism; her paintings, noted for their grey tonality, often depict nuns or girls in interior settings.
John, Sir Elton
John, Sir Elton |ʤɑn jän | (1947 –), English singer, pianist, and songwriter; born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; full name Sir Elton Hercules John. His hit songs include “Your Song ” (1970 ), “Nikita ” (1985 ), and “Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me ” (1991 ). His “Candle in the Wind ” (1997 ) tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, became the highest-selling single in history.
John, St.
John, St. an Apostle; son of Zebedee and brother of James; known as St. John the Evangelist or St. John the Divine. He is traditionally credited with having written the fourth Gospel, Revelation, and three epistles of the New Testament. Feast day, December 27. • the fourth Gospel (see gospel ( sense 2 )). • any of the three epistles of the New Testament attributed to St. John.
John III
John III (1624 –96 ), king of Poland 1674 –96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683, he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks and became a hero in the Christian world.
John Barleycorn
John Bar ley corn |ˈbärlēˌkôrn ˌʤɑn ˈbɑrlikɔrn | ▶noun a personification of barley, or of malt liquor.
johnboat
john boat |ˈjänˌbōt ˈʤɑnboʊt | ▶noun a small flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used chiefly on inland waterways.
John Bull
John Bull |ˌʤɑn ˈbʊl | ▶noun a personification of England or the typical Englishman, represented as a stout, red-faced farmer in a top hat and high boots. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from the name of a character representing the English nation in John Arbuthnot's satire Law is a Bottomless Pit; or, the History of John Bull (1712 ).
John Chrysostom, St.
John Chrys os tom, St. see Chrysostom, St. John.
John Citizen
John Citizen ▶noun a hypothetical ordinary man.
John Day River
John Day Riv er |ˈjän ˈdā ˌʤɑn ˌdeɪ ˈrɪvər | a river that flows for 280 miles (450 km ) across northern Oregon to join the Columbia River east of The Dalles.
John Doe
John Doe |dō ˌʤɑn ˈdoʊ | ▶noun Law an anonymous party, typically the plaintiff, in a legal action. • informal a hypothetical average man. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: originally in legal use as a name of a fictitious plaintiff, corresponding to Richard Roe, used to represent the defendant.
John Dory
John Do ry |ˈdôrē ˌʤɑn ˈdɔri | ▶noun ( pl. John Dories ) an edible dory (fish ) of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with a black oval mark on each side. [Zeus faber, family Zeidae. ]
Johne's disease
Joh ne's dis ease |ˈyōniz ˈjoʊnəz dɪˌziz | ▶noun a form of chronic enteritis in cattle and sheep, caused by a mycobacterium. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: named after Heinrich A. Johne (1839 –1910 ), German veterinary surgeon.
johnny
john ny |ˈjänē ˈʤɑni | ▶noun ( pl. johnnies ) informal 1 a short gown fastened in the back, worn by hospital patients. 2 Brit. used as a name for an unknown man, often suggesting that he is unimportant or insignificant: the security johnny insists that you sign the visitors' book. ORIGIN late 17th cent. ( sense 2 ): nickname for the given name John .
johnny cake
john ny cake (also johnnycake ) ▶noun 1 a flat cornmeal cake typically baked or fried on a griddle. 2 Austral. /NZ a small, thin unleavened wheat loaf baked in wood ashes. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: also referred to as journey cake, which may be the original form.
johnny-come-lately
john ny-come-late ly |ʤɑːnikəmˈleɪtli | ▶noun informal a newcomer to or late starter at a particular place or sphere of activity.
Johnny-on-the-spot
John ny-on-the-spot ▶noun informal, dated a person who is at hand whenever needed.
Johnny Reb
John ny Reb |ʤɑːniˈreb | ▶noun another term for Reb 2.
John of Damascus, St.
John of Da mas cus, St. ( c. 675 – c. 749 ), Syrian theologian and doctor of the Church. He wrote the influential encyclopedic work on Christian theology The Fount of Wisdom. Feast day, December 4.
John of Gaunt
John of Gaunt |gônt ˌʤɑn əv ˈɡɑnt | (1340 –99 ), son of Edward III. He was the effective ruler of England during the final years of his father's reign and during the minority of Richard II. His son Henry Bolingbroke later became King Henry IV.
John of the Cross, St.
John of the Cross, St. (1542 –91 ), Spanish mystic and poet; born Juan de Yepis y Alvarez. A Carmelite monk and priest, he founded, with St. Teresa of Ávila, the “discalced ” Carmelite order in 1568. Feast day, December 14.
John o'Groats
John o'Groats |əˈgrəʊts | a village at the extreme NE point of the Scottish mainland. ORIGIN said to be named after John de Groat and his two brothers, who came from Holland with a royal letter of protection and built a house on the site in the 16th cent.
John Paul II
John Paul II (1920 –2005 ), Polish cleric; pope 1978 –2005; born Karol Jozef Wojtyla. The first non-Italian pope since 1522, he traveled abroad extensively during his papacy and upheld the Roman Catholic Church's traditional opposition to artificial contraception and abortion, homosexuality, the ordination of women, and the relaxation of the rule of celibacy for priests.
John Q. Public
John Q. Pub lic ▶noun informal a name for a hypothetical representative member of the general public, or the general public personified.
Johns, Jasper
Johns, Jasper |jänz ˈʤɑnz | (1930 –), US painter, sculptor, and printmaker. A key figure in the development of pop art, he depicted commonplace and universally recognized images. His Flags, Targets, and Numbers series from the mid –1950s are among his best-known works.
johnson
john son |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | ▶noun vulgar slang a man's penis. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: of unknown origin.
Johnson, Amy
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1903 –41 ), English aviator. In 1930 she became the first woman to fly solo to Australia. She later set records with her solo flights to Tokyo (1931 ) and to Cape Town (1932 ).
Johnson, Andrew
John son, Andrew |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1808 –75 ), 17th president of the US 1865 –69. As vice president 1865, he succeeded to the presidency upon the assassination of President Lincoln. During his administration, Alaska was purchased from Russia. His lenient policy toward the southern states after the Civil War and his refusal to cooperate with Congress led him to be the first president ever to be impeached. He was acquitted by one vote short of the two-thirds majority required.
Johnson, Cornelius
John son, Cornelius |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən |(also Jansens or Janssen van Ceulen ) (1593 – c. 1661 ), Dutch portrait painter; born in England. He painted for the court of Charles I; in 1643, after the outbreak of the English Civil War, he emigrated to Holland.
Johnson, Earvin
John son, Earvin |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən | (1959 –), US basketball player; known as Magic Johnson. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 to 1991. He played on the US basketball team that won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic games and then returned briefly to the Lakers.
Johnson, Jack
John son, Jack |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən | (1878 –1946 ), US boxer. He was the first black world heavyweight champion 1908 –15.
Johnson, James Weldon
John son, James Weldon |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1871 –1938 ) US writer, songwriter, and social activist. Originally a lyricist and then in the US consular service, he made many contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. Notable works include the novel The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (1922 ) and his autobiography, Along This Way, in 1933.
Johnson, Lyndon Baines
John son, Lyndon Baines |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən | (1908 –73 ), 36th president of the US 1963 –69; known as LBJ. Before becoming vice president 1961 –64, he was a US senator 1949 –61. He succeeded to the presidency upon the assassination of President Kennedy and was elected for four more years in 1964. His domestic programs, such as those for civil rights, were labeled the Great Society. During his administration, US involvement in Vietnam increased, undermining his popularity, and he did not seek re-election.
Johnson, Michael
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (b.1967 ), American sprinter, winner of five Olympic gold medals between 1992 and 2000.
Johnson, Philip
John son, Philip |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1906 –2005 ), US architect and writer; full name Philip Courtelyou Johnson. He designed many buildings in New York City, including the AT & T headquarters building (now the Sony building ) and the Bobst Library at New York University. He co-authored The International Style (1932 ).
Johnson, Robert
John son, Robert |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən | (1911 –38 ), US blues singer and guitarist. Despite his mysterious early death, he was very influential on the 1960s blues movement. Notable songs: “I Was Standing at the Crossroads, ” “Love In Vain, ” and “I Believe I'll Dust My Broom. ”
Johnson, Samuel
John son, Samuel |ˈʤɑnsən ˈjänsən | (1709 –84 ), British lexicographer, writer, critic, and conversationalist; known as Dr. Johnson. A leading figure in the literary London of his day, he is noted particularly for his Dictionary of the English Language (1755 ), his edition of Shakespeare (1765 ), and The Lives of the English Poets (1777 ). James Boswell's biography of Johnson records details of his life and conversation. DERIVATIVES John so ni an |jänˈsōnēən |adjective
Johnson, Thomas
John son, Thomas |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1732 –1819 ) US Supreme Court associate justice 1791 –93. A chief judge in Maryland's court system, he was appointed to the Court by President Washington.
Johnson, Walter
John son, Walter |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1887 –1946 ) US baseball player; full name Walter Perry Johnson; known as the Big Train. He pitched for the Washington Senators 1907 –27 and had a record 110 career shutouts and led the American League in strikeouts for 12 seasons. Baseball Hall of Fame (1936 ).
Johnson, William
John son, William |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1771 –1834 ) US Supreme Court associate justice 1804 –34. A Democratic-Republican appointed to the Court by President Jefferson, he was a noted dissenter.
Johnson City
John son Cit y an industrial city in northeastern Tennessee, part of a complex with Bristol and Kingsport; pop. 61,990 (est. 2008 ).
Johnston
John ston |ˈjänstən ˈʤɑnstən | a town in northeastern Rhode Island, a southwestern suburb of Providence; pop. 28,524 (est. 2008 ).
Johnston, Joseph E.
John ston, Joseph E. |ˈjänstən ˈʤɑnstən | (1807 –91 ), American soldier and US politician; full name Joseph Eggleston Johnston. A Confederate general, he was defeated by Grant at Vicksburg and surrendered to Sherman in 1865. From Virginia, he later served in the US House of Representatives 1879 –81.
Johnston Atoll
John ston Atoll |ˈjänstən ˌʤɑnstən ˈædəl | an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of Hawaii, that is controlled by the US and used for military operations.
Johnstown
Johns town |ˈjänzˌtoun ˈʤɑnztaʊn | an industrial city in southwestern Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh, noted as the site of a devastating flood in 1889; pop. 21,641 (est. 2008 ).
John the Baptist, St.
John the Bap tist, St. Jewish preacher and prophet; a contemporary of Jesus. In c. ad 27 he preached and baptized on the banks of the Jordan River. Among those whom he baptized was Jesus Christ. He was beheaded by Herod Antipas after denouncing the latter's marriage to Herodias, the wife of Herod's brother Philip (Matt. 14:1 –12 ). Feast day, June 24.
John the Evangelist, St.
John the E van ge list, St. (also John the Divine ) see John, St.
John the Fortunate
John the For tu nate, John IV of Portugal (see John 2 ).
John the Great
John the Great, John I of Portugal (see John 2 ).
Oxford Dictionary
John
John 1 |dʒɒn | (1165 –1216 ), son of Henry II, king of England 1199 –1216; known as John Lackland. He lost most of his French possessions, including Normandy, to Phillip II of France. In 1209 he was excommunicated for refusing to accept Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury. Forced to sign Magna Carta by his barons (1215 ), he ignored its provisions and civil war broke out.
John
John 2 |dʒɒn | the name of six kings of Portugal: • John I (1357 –1433 ), reigned 1385 –1433; known as John the Great. Reinforced by an English army, he defeated the Castilians at Aljubarrota (1385 ), winning independence for Portugal. • John II (1455 –95 ), reigned 1481 –95. • John III (1502 –57 ), reigned 1521 –57. • John IV (1604 –56 ), reigned 1640 –56; known as John the Fortunate. The founder of the Braganza dynasty, he expelled a Spanish usurper and proclaimed himself king. • John V (1689 –1750 ), reigned 1706 –50. • John VI (1767 –1826 ), reigned 1816 –26.
john
john |dʒɒn | ▶noun informal 1 chiefly N. Amer. a toilet. 2 a prostitute's client. ORIGIN early 20th cent. (in sense 2 ): from the given name John, used from late Middle English as a form of address to a man, or to denote various occupations, including that of priest (late Middle English ) and policeman (mid 17th cent. ).
John, Augustus
John |dʒɒn | (1878 –1961 ), Welsh painter; full name Augustus Edwin John. Frequent subjects of his work are the Gypsies of Wales; he was also noted for his portraits of the wealthy and famous, particularly prominent writers. He was the brother of Gwen John.
John, Barry
John |dʒɒn | (b.1945 ), Welsh rugby union player. During his international career (1966 –72 ) he played at half back and scored a record ninety points for his country.
John, Gwen
John |dʒɒn | (1876 –1939 ), Welsh painter. The sister of Augustus John, she settled in France. In 1913 she converted to Catholicism; her paintings, noted for their grey tonality, often depict nuns or girls in interior settings.
John, Sir Elton
John |dʒɒn | (b.1947 ), English pop and rock singer, pianist, and songwriter; born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; full name Sir Elton Hercules John. His many hit songs include ‘Your Song ’ (1970 ) and ‘Nikita ’ (1985 ). His tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, ‘Candle in the Wind ’ (1997 ), became the highest-selling single in history.
John, St
John, St an Apostle, son of Zebedee and brother of James; known as St John the Evangelist or St John the Divine. He has traditionally been credited with the authorship of the fourth Gospel, Revelation, and three epistles of the New Testament. Feast day, 27 December. • the fourth Gospel (see gospel ( sense 2 )). • any of the three epistles of the New Testament attributed to St John.
John III
John III (1624 –96 ), king of Poland 1674 –96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683 he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks, thereby becoming the hero of the Christian world.
John Barleycorn
John Barleycorn ▶noun a personification of barley, or of malt liquor.
johnboat
john |boat ▶noun N. Amer. a small flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used chiefly on inland waterways.
John Bull
John Bull ▶noun a personification of England or the typical Englishman, represented as a stout red-faced farmer in a top hat and high boots. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from the name of a character representing the English nation in John Arbuthnot's satire Law is a Bottomless Pit; or, the History of John Bull (1712 ).
John Chrysostom, St
John Chrysostom, St see Chrysostom, St John.
John Citizen
John Citizen ▶noun a hypothetical ordinary man.
John Crow
John Crow ▶noun West Indian term for turkey vulture.
John Day River
John Day Riv er |ˈjän ˈdā ˌʤɑn ˌdeɪ ˈrɪvər | a river that flows for 280 miles (450 km ) across northern Oregon to join the Columbia River east of The Dalles.
John Doe
John Doe ▶noun N. Amer. Law an anonymous party, typically the plaintiff, in a legal action. • informal a hypothetical average man. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: originally in legal use as a name of a fictitious plaintiff, corresponding to Richard Roe, used to represent the defendant.
John Dory
John Dory |ʤɒn ˈdɔːri | ▶noun ( pl. John Dories ) an edible dory (fish ) of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with a black oval mark on each side. ●Zeus faber, family Zeidae.
Johne's disease
Johne's disease |ˈjəʊnəz | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a form of chronic enteritis in cattle and sheep, caused by a mycobacterium. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: named after Heinrich A. Johne (1839 –1910 ), German veterinary surgeon.
johnny
johnny |ˈdʒɒni | ▶noun ( pl. johnnies ) informal 1 Brit. used as a name for an unknown man, often suggesting that he is unimportant or insignificant: the security johnny insists that you sign the visitors' book. 2 (also rubber johnny ) a condom. 3 US a gown fastened at the back, worn by hospital patients. ORIGIN late 17th cent. (in sense 1 ): pet form of the given name John; sense 2 dates from the 1960s.
johnnycake
johnny |cake |ˈʤɒnɪkeɪk | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] N. Amer. maize flour bread typically baked or fried on a griddle. 2 (johnny cake ) Austral. /NZ a small, thin unleavened wheat loaf baked in wood ashes. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: also referred to as journey cake, which may be the original form.
johnny-come-lately
johnny-come-lately ▶noun informal a newcomer to or late starter at a particular place or sphere of activity.
Johnny-on-the-spot
Johnny-on-the-spot ▶noun N. Amer. informal, dated a person who is at hand whenever needed.
Johnny Reb
Johnny Reb |ʤɒniˈrɛb | ▶noun another term for Reb 2.
John of Damascus, St
John of Damascus, St ( c. 675 – c. 749 ), Syrian theologian and Doctor of the Church. A champion of image worship against the iconoclasts, he wrote the influential encyclopedic work on Christian theology The Fount of Wisdom. Feast day, 4 December.
John of Gaunt
John of Gaunt |gɔːnt | (1340 –99 ), son of Edward III. John of Gaunt was effective ruler of England during the final years of his father's reign and the minority of Richard II. His son Henry Bolingbroke later became King Henry IV.
John of the Cross, St
John of the Cross, St (1542 –91 ), Spanish mystic and poet; born Juan de Yepis y Alvarez. A Carmelite monk and priest, he joined with St Teresa of Ávila in founding the ‘discalced ’ Carmelite order in 1568. Feast day, 14 December.
John o'Groats
John o'Groats |əˈgrəʊts | a village at the extreme NE point of the Scottish mainland. ORIGIN said to be named after John de Groat and his two brothers, who came from Holland with a royal letter of protection and built a house on the site in the 16th cent.
John Paul II
John Paul II (1920 –2005 ), Polish cleric, pope 1978 –2005; born Karol Jozef Wojtyla. The first non-Italian pope since 1522, he upheld the Roman Catholic Church's traditional opposition to artificial means of contraception and abortion, homosexuality, the ordination of women, and the relaxation of the rule of celibacy for priests.
John Q. Public
John Q. Public ▶noun North American term for Joe Public.
Johns, Jasper
Johns |dʒɒnz | (b.1930 ), American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. A key figure in the development of pop art, he depicted commonplace and universally recognized images.
johnson
john |son ▶noun US vulgar slang a man's penis. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: of unknown origin.
Johnson, Amy
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1903 –41 ), English aviator. In 1930 she became the first woman to fly solo to Australia. She later set records with her solo flights to Tokyo (1931 ) and to Cape Town (1932 ).
Johnson, Andrew
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1808 –75 ), American Democratic statesman, 17th President of the US 1865 –9. His lenient policy towards the Southern states after the American Civil War led him to be impeached by the Republican majority in Congress; he was acquitted by a single vote.
Johnson, Cornelius
Johnson, Cornelius |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n |(also Jansens or Janssen van Ceulen ) (1593 – c. 1661 ), English-born Dutch portrait painter. He painted for the court of Charles I; after the outbreak of the English Civil War he emigrated to Holland (1643 ).
Johnson, Earvin
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (b.1959 ), American basketball player; known as Magic Johnson. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 to 1991. After being diagnosed HIV-positive he won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and then returned to the Lakers.
Johnson, Jack
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1878 –1946 ), American boxer. He was the first black world heavyweight champion (1908 –15 ).
Johnson, James Weldon
John son, James Weldon |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1871 –1938 ) US writer, songwriter, and social activist. Originally a lyricist and then in the US consular service, he made many contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. Notable works include the novel The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (1922 ) and his autobiography, Along This Way, in 1933.
Johnson, Lyndon Baines
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1908 –73 ), American Democratic statesman, 36th President of the US 1963 –9; known as LBJ. He continued the programme of reforming initiated by John F. Kennedy, but the increasing involvement of the US in the Vietnam War undermined his popularity.
Johnson, Michael
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (b.1967 ), American sprinter, winner of five Olympic gold medals between 1992 and 2000.
Johnson, Philip
John son, Philip |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1906 –2005 ), US architect and writer; full name Philip Courtelyou Johnson. He designed many buildings in New York City, including the AT & T headquarters building (now the Sony building ) and the Bobst Library at New York University. He co-authored The International Style (1932 ).
Johnson, Robert
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1911 –38 ), American blues singer and guitarist. Despite his mysterious early death, he was very influential on the 1960s blues movement. Notable songs: ‘I Was Standing at the Crossroads ’.
Johnson, Samuel
John |son |ˈdʒɒns (ə )n | (1709 –84 ), English lexicographer, writer, critic, and conversationalist; known as Dr Johnson. A leading figure in the literary London of his day, he is noted particularly for his Dictionary of the English Language (1755 ), edition of Shakespeare (1765 ), and The Lives of the English Poets (1777 ). James Boswell's biography of Johnson records details of his life and conversation. DERIVATIVES Johnsonian adjective
Johnson, Thomas
John son, Thomas |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1732 –1819 ) US Supreme Court associate justice 1791 –93. A chief judge in Maryland's court system, he was appointed to the Court by President Washington.
Johnson, Walter
John son, Walter |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1887 –1946 ) US baseball player; full name Walter Perry Johnson; known as the Big Train. He pitched for the Washington Senators 1907 –27 and had a record 110 career shutouts and led the American League in strikeouts for 12 seasons. Baseball Hall of Fame (1936 ).
Johnson, William
John son, William |ˈjänsən ˈʤɑnsən | (1771 –1834 ) US Supreme Court associate justice 1804 –34. A Democratic-Republican appointed to the Court by President Jefferson, he was a noted dissenter.
Johnson City
John son Cit y an industrial city in northeastern Tennessee, part of a complex with Bristol and Kingsport; pop. 61,990 (est. 2008 ).
Johnston
John ston |ˈjänstən ˈʤɑnstən | a town in northeastern Rhode Island, a southwestern suburb of Providence; pop. 28,524 (est. 2008 ).
Johnston, Joseph E.
John ston, Joseph E. |ˈjänstən ˈʤɑnstən | (1807 –91 ), American soldier and US politician; full name Joseph Eggleston Johnston. A Confederate general, he was defeated by Grant at Vicksburg and surrendered to Sherman in 1865. From Virginia, he later served in the US House of Representatives 1879 –81.
Johnston Atoll
John ston Atoll |ˈjänstən ˌʤɑnstən ˈædəl | an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of Hawaii, that is controlled by the US and used for military operations.
Johnstown
Johns town |ˈjänzˌtoun ˈʤɑnztaʊn | an industrial city in southwestern Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh, noted as the site of a devastating flood in 1889; pop. 21,641 (est. 2008 ).
John the Baptist, St
John the Baptist, St Jewish preacher and prophet, a contemporary of Jesus. In c. 27 ad he preached and baptized on the banks of the River Jordan. Among those whom he baptized was Christ. He was beheaded by Herod Antipas after denouncing the latter's marriage to Herodias, the wife of Herod's brother Philip (Matt. 14:1 –12 ). Feast day, 24 June.
John the Evangelist, St
John the Evangelist, St (also John the Divine ) see John, St.
John the Fortunate
John the Fortunate see John 2.
John the Great
John the Great see John 2.
Duden Dictionary
John
John Eigenname |d͜ʃɔn |männlicher Vorname
John Bull
John Bull scherzhaft |ˈd͜ʃɔn ˈbʊl |englisch ; »Hans Stier «Spitzname des typischen Engländers, des englischen Volkes
Johnson
John son Eigenname |J o hnson |deutscher Schriftsteller
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
John
John /dʒɑn |dʒɔn /名詞 1 ジョン 〘男の名; ｟愛称 ｠Jack, Johnny 〙.2 〘聖書 〙a. ヨハネ 〘キリストの十二使徒の1人; Saint ～ともいう 〙.b. 『ヨハネによる福音書 』 〘新約聖書の一書 〙.c. ヨハネの書簡 〘3書ある 〙.d. ヨハネの黙示録 (the Book of Revelation ).3 〘聖書 〙バプテスマのヨハネ 〘～ the Baptist ; キリストに洗礼を施した 〙.4 ジョン王 〘1167?--1216; イングランド王 (1199 --1216 ); Magna Cartaに署名させられた; 失地王 (～ Lackland )とも呼ばれる 〙.5 C ｟豪俗 ｠警官 .～̀ B́ .｟米俗 ｠帽子 〘帽子メーカーJohn B. Stetsonに由来 〙.～̀ B á rleycorn ジョン バーリーコーン 〘ビール ウイスキーなどの擬人化 〙.～̀ B í rch Soc ì ety ｟米 ｠ジョン バーチ協会 〘反共保守団体 〙.～̀ B ú ll ｟古 ｠ジョン ブル 〘英国 (人 )の擬人化; →Uncle Sam 〙.～̀ D ó e 1 →Doe 1 .2 ｟主に米 くだけて ｠平均的市民, 並の人 .～̀ d ó ry 〘魚 〙マトウダイ .～̀ F. K é nnedy Intern à tional Á irport ケネディ国際空港 〘New York市の国際空港 〙.～̀ H á ncock [H é nry ]｟米 くだけて ｠(自筆の )署名 〘アメリカ独立宣言書の署名でJohn Hancockのものが一番目立ったことから 〙.～̀ L á w ｟米俗 ｠警官 .～̀ o'Gr ó at's /əɡróʊts /ジョン ア グロウツ 〘ブリテン島最北端の村 〙.～̀ Q. P ú blic ＝John Doe (2 ).
john
john /dʒɑn |dʒɔn /名詞 C ｟米豪俗 ｠1 〖the ～〗(男子 )トイレ .2 ｟米俗 ｠〖時にJ -〗買春客 .
Johnny
John ny -nie /dʒɑ́ni |dʒɔ́ni /名詞 複 -nies 1 ジョニー 〘男の名; Johnの愛称 〙.2 C ｟主に英話 ｠〖時にj -〗男, やつ (fellow ).3 C ｟俗 ｠(患者が着る )短い薄手のガウン .4 C ｟英俗 ｠警官, サツ .5 C ｟英俗 ｠〖j- 〗コンドーム (condom ).～́ c à ke ｟米豪 ｠〖しばしばj -〗トウモロコシ粉のパン .～̀ R á w ｟俗 ｠新兵 .～̀ R é b 〘米史 〙南軍兵士 ; ｟米 くだけて ｠南部人 .
Johnny-come-lately
J ò hnny-come-l á tely 名詞 複 -latelies, Johnnies- C ｟話 ｠新入り ; 成り上がり .
johnny-jump-up
j ò hnny-j ú mp- ù p 名詞 C ｟米 ｠スミレ ; パンジー .
Johnson
John son /dʒɑ́ns (ə )n |dʒɔ́n -/名詞 ジョンソン 〘a Andrew ～, 1808 --75; 米国第17代大統領 (1865 --69 ).b Lyndon Baines / lɪ́ndən beɪnz /～, 1908 --73; 米国第36代大統領 (1963 --69 ).c Samuel ～, 1709 --84; 英国の辞書編集者 批評家; Dr. Johnsonと呼ばれる 〙.
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