from the name John Henry, from confusion with John Hancock
circa 1914, in the meaning defined above
John Hancock
John Henry
John I
“John Henry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Henry. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about John Henry
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