Joe
[dʒəʊ]
Definition
(n.) See Johannes.
Typist: Nelda
Definition
n. (slang) a fourpenny-bit—from Joseph Hume M.P. their author 1836.—Joe Miller an old or stale jest a jest-book; Joe Millerism the habit of retailing stale jests—from Joe Miller (1684-1738) a comedian but notoriously dull fellow whose name was attached to a collection in 1739.
Editor: Warren
Examples
- Joe patted the coverlet on my shoulder with his great good hand, and said, in what I thought a husky voice, Good night! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- So, I presented Joe to Herbert, who held out his hand; but Joe backed from it, and held on by the bird's-nest. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Lookee here, old chap, said Joe. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I took advantage of a moment when Joe had just looked at me, and got my bread and butter down my leg. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Joe mentioned it now, and the strange man called him by it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Yes, ma'am--damn that Joe! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Joe gave me some more gravy. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I say a horse at a canter coming up, Joe. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Take him up, Joe,' said the old gentleman. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- When I became Joe's 'prentice, Orlick was perhaps confirmed in some suspicion that I should displace him; howbeit, he liked me still less. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Mrs. Joe has been out a dozen times, looking for you, Pip. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Why yes, said Joe, lowering his voice, he's left the Church and went into the playacting. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- After which, Joe withdrew to the window, and stood with his back towards me, wiping his eyes. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- And, continued Joe Scott, Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Pumblechook and Mrs. Joe stared at one another again, in utter amazement. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Mrs. Joe was going to break out, but Joe went on. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- How do you spell Gargery, Joe? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- With my heart thumping like a blacksmith at Joe's broad shoulder, I looked all about for any sign of the convicts. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Joe caught up his hat again, and ran with them to the Jolly Bargemen to restore them to their owner. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I thought, Yet Joe, dear Joe, you never tell of it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Biddy, pursued Joe, when I got home and asked her fur to write the message to you, a little hung back. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- And Joe, I am very glad you did so. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- It's a terrible thing, Joe; it ain't true. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Nothen's the matter with me,' replied Joe nervously. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Dear Joe, he is always right. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Joe's a sensible fellow, interjected Helstone. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I give Pirrip as my father's family name, on the authority of his tombstone and my sister,--Mrs. Joe Gargery, who married the blacksmith. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I never knew Joe to remember anything from one Sunday to another, or to acquire, under my tuition, any piece of information whatever. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Then to make an end of it, said Joe, delightedly handing the bag to my sister; it's five-and-twenty pound. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- But you are not going now, Joe? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
Editor: Warren