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Plain Jane "unattractive woman" first attested 1912. Plain-spoken first attested 1678. Plain clothes"ordinary dress" (as opposed to military uniform) is from 1822; of police detectives, it is attested from 1842. Plain-song(1513) translates L. cantus planus. Another possible origin is from the novel Jane Eyre, published in 1847. Where the protagonist, Jane, is constantly referred in the story as "plain"; a first in the genre.
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What is the origin of the woman's first name Sharon?
The name Sharon in itself is Hebrew in origin meaning "From the Fertile Plain". It could also be an English form of Sarah which means "The Princess".
What is the Origin of keep you posted?
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the origin of social difference
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Mexican origin.
What are the ratings and certificates for Plain Jane - 2010?
Plain Jane - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
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What are the ratings and certificates for Plain Jane - 2004?
Plain Jane - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: Ireland:12
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 Jane Plus 1-6?
Plain Jane - 2010 Jane Plus 1-6 was released on: USA: 1 September 2010
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 Do Over Jane 1-3?
Plain Jane - 2010 Do Over Jane 1-3 was released on: USA: 11 August 2010
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 Conservative Jane 1-5?
Plain Jane - 2010 Conservative Jane 1-5 was released on: USA: 25 August 2010
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 Wallflower Jane 1-4?
Plain Jane - 2010 Wallflower Jane 1-4 was released on: USA: 18 August 2010
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 No Risk Jane 1-2?
Plain Jane - 2010 No Risk Jane 1-2 was released on: USA: 4 August 2010
What actors and actresses appeared in Plain Jane - 1913?
The cast of Plain Jane - 1913 includes: Jane Gail as Plain Jane Matt Moore as Shelley - the Artist Irene Wallace as Miss Goelet - the Socialite William Welsh as Count von Sternberg
What are the release dates for Plain Jane - 2010 Friend Zone Jane 1-1?
Plain Jane - 2010 Friend Zone Jane 1-1 was released on: USA: 28 July 2010
What actors and actresses appeared in Plain Jane - 1916?
The cast of Plain Jane - 1916 includes: Sabel Johnson as Ethelda Rathbone
What actors and actresses appeared in Plain Jane - 2010?
The cast of Plain Jane - 2010 includes: Lauren Lazarus as Jane David Rowlett as Chief Mike Stanley as Bingo
