What does jordan mean?
Jordan means (obsolete) A vessel resembling a retort bulb or Florence flask with a truncated neck and flared mouth, used by medieval doctors and alchemists..
Jordan
/ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A vessel resembling a retort bulb or Florence flask with a truncated neck and flared mouth, used by medieval doctors and alchemists..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A vessel resembling a retort bulb or Florence flask with a truncated neck and flared mouth, used by medieval doctors and alchemists.
- (obsolete) A chamber pot.
Example Sentences
Make a good lute... and þerwiþ daub þi Iordan al aboute... and putte al þi mater in þe Iordan and hange it ouer þe fier by þe necke þᵗ þe glas be almoost an hond brede fro þe coolis.
2.Car. Why, you will allow vs ne're a Iourden, and then we leake in your Chimney: and your Chamber-lye breeds Fleas like a Loach.
Synonyms for jordan
Antonyms for jordan
Related Words
Word Forms
- jordans
- iurdan
- iurdane
- iurdone
- yordan
- iourden
- iorden
- jurdon
- jordon
- jourdon
- jordain
- jurden
- jourdan
- jorden
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jordan?
Common synonyms include jordan-pot, hashemite kingdom of jordan, jordan river.
What is the opposite of jordan?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jordan in a sentence?
Make a good lute... and þerwiþ daub þi Iordan al aboute... and putte al þi mater in þe Iordan and hange it ouer þe fier by þe necke þᵗ þe glas be almoost an hond brede fro þe coolis.
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