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joskin
[ jos-kin ]
/ ˈdʒɒs kɪn /
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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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How to use joskin in a sentence
So the big-hearted joskin handed his big tobacco-box to the monkey.
Adventures and Recollections|Bill o'th' Hoylus End“Why, she doant look a bit better than oul granny,” remarks a country joskin.
"Noa, ee cawnt, 'cause the roads are under water;" replied the joskin, with a grin.
The Sketches of Seymour (Illustrated), Part 5.|Robert SeymourHis speech will be read at the meeting by Secretary Joskin, of the Club.
Little Novels|Wilkie Collins