JOSS


Meaning of JOSS in English

I. ˈjäs, ˈjȯs noun

( -es )

Etymology: pidgin English, from Portuguese deus god, from Latin — more at deity

: a Chinese idol or cult image

II. ˈjäs noun

( -es )

Etymology: origin unknown

dialect England : foreman

III. intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

Etymology: probably short for jostle

dialect England : jostle , crowd

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