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jacobus

American  
[juh-koh-buhs] / dʒəˈkoʊ bəs /

noun

plural

jacobuses
  1. a former gold coin of England issued by James I.


jacobus British  
/ dʒəˈkəʊbəs /

noun

  1. an English gold coin minted in the reign of James I

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Etymology

Origin of jacobus

First recorded in 1605–15; Latinized equivalent of James

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Cheri Jacobus, a former Republican, is a political strategist, writer and host of the podcast “Politics with Cheri Jacobus.”

From Salon

Cheri Jacobus, a former Republican, is a political strategist, writer and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon

“It’s a single observation,” said Emory University biologist Jacobus de Roode, who was not involved in the study.

From Seattle Times

“They’re hanging on for dear life,” Jacobus, 72, said.

From Los Angeles Times

Cheri Jacobus is a political strategist, writer, ex-Republican, and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon