(n): an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
(n): youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216)
(n): the sovereign ruler of England
(n): (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
(n): (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
(n): (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
(n): a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
(n): a prostitute's customer
(n): someone who pays for goods or services
(n): the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament
(n): the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
(n): a major division of a long written composition
"John Barbour" is a neat song by Great Big Sea.
"John Henry" is an old folk tune I have a few recordings of.
"Abraham, Martin and John" by Dion... "Sloop John B.," popularized by the Beach Boys... And one of the great songs from 1776 is "Sit Down, John."
It was--just after we noticed that WeirdNet is doing weird things with our definitions. I named it after a strange guy I knew years ago named Edward (a.k.a. Headweird).
No offense to any Edwards out there. :-)
Much as I'd love to take credit, I think it was reesetee that came up with WeirdNet.
Following an earlier discussion today, John is a username that is a capitonym.
Damn you, Riddley!
Actually, I hadn't thought to Wordie myself until now. At least I got the username :-)
WeirdNet (I love that coinage, CB), at it again. You'd think 'boys name' might be the first definition.
Ouch John, not even the first one to list your own name. I picture you putting Wordie online like opening an amusement park, and Riddley runs past you to get into the line for the best roller coater.