Janeite

noun

Jane·​ite ˈjā-ˌnīt How to pronounce Janeite (audio)
: an enthusiastic admirer of Jane Austen's writings

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Janeite was in 1896

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Cite this Entry

“Janeite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Janeite. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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