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joskin

[ jos-kin ]
/ ˈdʒɒs kɪn /

noun Chiefly British Slang.

a bumpkin.

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Origin of joskin

1805–15; perhaps blend of bumpkin1 and dial. joss to jostle, bump

Words nearby joskin

Joshua, “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”, Joshua tree, Josiah, Josie, joskin, Jospin, Josquin des Prés, joss, josser, joss house
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