Meaning & use
Mary Jane
A style of flat shoe with a rounded toe and a single strap across the instep.
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The little girl wore shiny black Mary Janes with her school uniform.
Vintage Mary Janes have become popular again among young fashion shoppers.
A note on using this word
Mary Jane is also American slang for marijuana, a very different sense that context makes clear.
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