First Known Use: 14th century
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1jade
noun \ˈjād\
Definition of JADE
1
: a broken-down, vicious, or worthless horse
2
a : a disreputable woman b : a flirtatious girl
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Origin of JADE
Middle English
2jade
verb
jad·edjad·ing
Definition of JADE
transitive verb
1
a : to wear out by overwork or abuse b : to tire or dull through repetition or excess
2
obsolete : to make ridiculous
intransitive verb
: to become weary or dulled
First Known Use of JADE
1524
Related to JADE
Synonym Discussion of JADE
tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade, fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience <the long ride tired us out>. weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing <wearied of the constant arguing>. fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort <fatigued by the day's chores>. exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion <shoveling snow exhausted him>. jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness <appetites jaded by overindulgence>. fag implies a drooping with fatigue <shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush>.
3jade
noun
Definition of JADE
1
2
: a sculpture or artifact of jade
3
Origin of JADE
French, from obsolete Spanish (piedra de la) ijada, literally, loin stone, ultimately from Latin ilia, plural, flanks; from the belief that jade cures renal colic
First Known Use: circa 1741
JADE[1] Defined for Kids
jade
noun \ˈjād\
Definition of JADE for Kids
: a usually green mineral used for jewelry and carvings
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