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Paul Jones

British  

noun

  1. an old-time dance in which partners are exchanged

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Etymology

Origin of Paul Jones

C19: named after John Paul Jones

Example Sentences

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Virginia honored Bennett in a ceremony before Saturday’s 86-83 win over Miami, naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him.

From Los Angeles Times

Hazel and April's father Paul Jones died on 14 May 2025 after being diagnosed with a brain disease in 2018.

From BBC

In one of pop music’s oddest confluences, future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones sat in on that 1964 recording session, years before the band came together.

From Los Angeles Times

NCA branch operations manager Paul Jones, said: “It is clear from the evidence we were able to gather over the course of our investigation that Pistiwan Jameel was a prolific UK-based broker for people smuggling gangs in France.”

From BBC

Paul Jones, our prosthetics builder, made such a great doll.

From Los Angeles Times