JOSS


Meaning of JOSS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jäs, ' jo ̇ s

Function: noun

Etymology: Chinese Pidgin English, from Portuguese deus god, from Latin ― more at DEITY

Date: 1711

: a Chinese idol or cult image

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