Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Latin Iēsus.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒeːzus/, /ˈdʒeːzuːs/

Proper noun edit

Jhesus (genitive Jhesu)

  1. Jesus (Christ)
  2. Christianity

Usage notes edit

  • When the name is the object of a preposition or used in the vocative, the form used is Jhesu. Jhesu is also the usual form when the object of a verb.

Declension edit

Descendants edit

  • English: Jesus
  • Scots: Jesus

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