johannes Meaning, Definition & Usage

Jo*han"nes noun

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. , Heb. Yhkhanan, Ykhanan, i. e., one whom Jehovah has blessed; hence F. Jean, E. John.

Definitions

1. (Numis.) A Portuguese gold coin of the value of eight dollars, named from the figure of King John which it bears;- often contracted into joe; as, a joe, or a half joe.