Jane Crow

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Patterned after Jim Crow and Jane Doe, such Crow meaning "discrimination", and Doe meaning "unknown" or "anonymous"

Noun[edit]

Jane Crow (uncountable)

  1. Discrimination against women
  2. Misogyny.
  3. Segregation of the genders.

Usage notes[edit]

Not used often in the UK (British English). Used mainly in the US (American English).

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