JOHN HENRY

PRONUNCIATION: (jon HEN-ree)

MEANING: noun: A person’s signature.

ETYMOLOGY: From the name John Henry, from confusion with John Hancock. Hancock’s signature was the most prominent on the United States Declaration of Independence and his name became a synonym for a signature. Earliest documented use: 1914.
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JOIN HENRY - Mr Ford requests the pleasure of your company

JOHN HENLY - what the combined Harvard-Yale crew team calls the bathroom

JOAN, HENRY - the Sainte is introduced to the King of England