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Jacques

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A male given name from French [in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Biblical Hebrew], feminine equivalent Jacqueline, equivalent to English Jacob.

Other meanings

2. proper noun

A surname from given name.

3. noun

Alternative form of jakes: a place to urinate or defecate, an outhouse or lavatory.

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