coze

or cose

[ kohz ]

verb (used without object)

, cozed, coz·ing.

1. to converse in a friendly way; chat.

noun

1. a friendly talk; a chat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coze¹

First recorded in 1815–25; from French causer “to chat,” from Old French “to reason, expound,” from Latin causārī “to plead a cause, plead as an excuse,” derivative of causa cause

Example Sentences

"Of coze," murmured Aurora, who had lost her bearings almost at the first word.

From Project Gutenberg

They retired with the waiters, and Charley, dropping his bantering tone, established himself for a "quiet coze."

From Project Gutenberg