johannes

[ joh-han-eez, -is ]

/ dʒoʊˈhæn iz, -ɪs /

a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century.

Also joannes.

Origin of johannes

1750–60, Americanism; after the name Joannes (John V, of Portugal) in the coin's legend. See John

Johannes

[ yoh-hah-nis, -han-is ]

/ yoʊˈhɑ nɪs, -ˈhæn ɪs /

a male given name, form of John.

The first article, published in March 2000, was on atonality by a scholar at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.

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Enter Johannes Kopf and his so-called “hyperlapse” technology, shown in the video below.

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Prior to Dubacher, Brother Johannes Leutenegger spent 25 years as the Verena hermit.

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First, Father Johannes Baptiste is found in the rectory, his throat slit.

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They are on view in the group show called “Cleaning Up”, curated by Samuel Draxler for Johannes Vogt Gallery in New York.

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Outside, the demons yelled and screeched still louder, and the downward motion was so apparent that Johannes grew dizzy.

The Quest |Frederik van Eeden
When the sampans came ashore Captain Johannes Maartens was all interest, for here were silks again.

The Jacket (The Star-Rover) |Jack London
Johannes retained her hand, while he looked into her eyes with passionate devotion.

The Quest |Frederik van Eeden
Johannes, stunned by renewed pain, passed on through the cheering like one deafened and stupefied.

The Quest |Frederik van Eeden
Johannes felt his heart thumping again, for he heard coming the very one of whom they were speaking.

The Quest |Frederik van Eeden

johannes

/ (dʒəʊˈhæniːz) /

a Portuguese gold coin minted in the early 18th century

C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin