Mary Jane

noun

slang

Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology (influenced by Spanish Juana Jane)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mary Jane was in 1928

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Cite this Entry

“Mary Jane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mary%20Jane. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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