(1847–82), American outlaw; full name Jesse Woodson James. He joined with his brother Frank (1843–1915) and others to form a notorious band of outlaws which specialized in bank and train robberies and inspired many westerns.
Definition of James, Jesse in US English:
James, Jesse
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(1847–82), US outlaw; full name Jesse Woodson James. With brother Frank (1843–1915), he was a member of a notorious gang of train and bank robbers.