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Meaning of 'Jane Doe'

What does the saying 'Jane Doe' mean?

Idiom: Jane Doe

Meaning:

Jane Doe is a name given to an unidentified female who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. John Doe is the male equivalent.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Person's name | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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