Where does “jean” come from?
Jean comes from Old French Jannes, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
jean (English): Denim
Ancestry of “jean”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | Gene | Genoa; Genoa; Genovese |
| 2 | Old French | Jannes | Genoway |
Words derived from “jean”