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Definitions for jakes
dʒeɪksjakes
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Princeton's WordNet
outhouse, privy, earth-closet, jakesnoun
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
Wiktionary
jakesnoun
A privy or latrine.
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"Jakes" is a term not widely used or defined in general English language. The definition varies based on different contexts. In an antiquated context, it is often referred to as an outdoor toilet, more specifically, a pit latrine. Meanwhile, in urban slang, "jakes" can be used as a term for the police or law enforcement. It is crucial to consider the context to understand the meaning accurately.
Webster Dictionary
Jakesnoun
a privy
Etymology: [Prob. fr. F. Jacques, the proper name. See 2d Jack.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Jakes
jāks, n. (Shak.) a privy.—Also Mrs Jones.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
JAKES
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jakes is ranked #19282 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Jakes surname appeared 1,405 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Jakes.
48.5% or 682 total occurrences were White.
45% or 633 total occurrences were Black.
4% or 57 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.5% or 22 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jakes in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jakes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of jakes in a Sentence
I’ll shoot the first three jakes that stand still, and not give one damn about it, they’re delicious.
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