Jacobus

noun

Ja·​co·​bus jə-ˈkō-bəs How to pronounce Jacobus (audio)
: unite

Word History

Etymology

Jacobus (James I), during whose reign unites were coined

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jacobus was in 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Jacobus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jacobus. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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