1. n.1 a hard usu. green stone composed of silicates of calcium and magnesium, or of sodium and aluminium, used for ornaments and implements.
2 the green colour of jade.
Etymology: F: le jade for l'ejade f. Sp. piedra de ijada stone of the flank, i.e. stone for colic (which it was believed to cure) 2. n.1 an inferior or worn-out horse.
2 derog. a disreputable woman.
Etymology: ME: orig. unkn.