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Definition of Jones, John Paul in English: Jones, John Paulproper noundʒəʊnzdʒoʊnz (1747–92), Scottish-born American admiral; born John Paul. He became famous for his raids off the northern coasts of Britain during the War of American Independence.
Definition of Jones, John Paul in US English: Jones, John Paulproper noundʒoʊnzjōnz (1747–92), American naval officer; born John Paul in Scotland. Noted for his raids off the northern coasts of Britain during the American Revolution, he is said to have stated “I have not yet begun to fight!” after victory in a 1779 battle between the Americans and the British.
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