Jones

UK: /dʒəʊnz/ US: 'Jones': (jōnz); 'jones': ( jōnz)

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Jones / dʒəʊnz/ noun

1. Daniel. 1881–1967, British phonetician
2. Daniel. 1912–93, Welsh composer. He wrote nine symphonies and much chamber music
3. David. 1895–1974, British artist and writer: his literary works, which combine poetry and prose, include In Parenthesis (1937), an account of World War I, and The Anathemata (1952)
4. Digby (Marritt), Baron. born 1956, British businessman and politician; director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (2000–06); Minister of State for Trade and Investment (2007–08)
5. Inigo ( ˈɪnɪɡəʊ ). 1573–1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England
6. John Paul, original name John Paul. 1747–92, US naval commander, born in Scotland: noted for his part in the War of American Independence
7. (Everett) Le Roi ( ˈliːrɔɪ ), Muslim name Imanu Amìri Baraka. 1934–2014, US poet, dramatist, and political figure
8. Quincy. born 1933, US composer, arranger, conductor, record producer, and trumpeter, noted esp for his film scores and his collaborations in the recording studio with Michael Jackson
9. Robert Tyre, known as Bobby Jones. 1902–71, US golfer: won a unique 'grand slam' in 1930 of US Open, US Amateur, British Open, and British Amateur championships

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jones  ( jōnz), n. (sometimes cap.) [Slang.]

1. Slang Terms heroin.
2. Slang Terms an addiction, esp. to heroin.

• origin, originally uncertain 1965–70

Jones  ( jōnz), n. 

An•son  (an′sən), 1798–1858, president of the Republic of Texas. Ca•sey  (kā′sē), (John Luther Jones), 1864–1900, U.S. locomotive engineer: folk hero of ballads, stories, and plays.
1. Biographical Daniel, 1881–1967, English phonetician.
2. Biographical Ernest, 1879–1958, Welsh psychoanalyst.
(Everett) Le•Roi  (lə roi′, lē′roi), original name of Imamu Amiri Baraka.
3. Biographical Henry Arthur, 1851–1929, English dramatist.
Howard Mum•ford  (mum′fərd), 1892–1980, U.S. educator and critic. In•i•go  (in′i gō′), 1573–1652, English architect.
4. Biographical John Paul (John Paul), 1747–92, American naval commander in the Revolutionary War, born in Scotland.
John Win•ston  (win′stən), 1791–1848, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1843–45.
5. Biographical Mary Harris ("Mother Jones''), 1830–1930, U.S. labor leader, born in Ireland.
6. Biographical Robert Edmond, 1887–1954, U.S. set designer.
Robert Tyre  (tī^ər) ("Bobby''), 1902–71, U.S. golfer.
7. Biographical Rufus Matthew, 1863–1948, U.S. Quaker, teacher, author, and humanitarian.
8. Biographical Sir William, 1746–94, English jurist, linguist, and Sanskrit scholar.