Jules

//d͡ʒuːlz// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from French.
  2. 2
    A male given name A nickname for Julian or Julius.
  3. 3
    A female given name A nickname for Julia or Julie.

Example

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"Jules Verne's novels nearly gave the news from the future."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French. Doublet of Julius.

Etymology 2

Diminutive, influenced by Etymology 1.

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