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joskin

[jos-kin]

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noun Chiefly British Slang.

a bumpkin.

Origin of joskin

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

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Examples from the Web for joskin

Historical Examples of joskin

His speech will be read at the meeting by Secretary Joskin, of the Club.
Little Novels
Wilkie Collins
"Noa, ee cawnt, 'cause the roads are under water;" replied the joskin, with a grin.
The Sketches of Seymour (Illustrated), Part 5.
Robert Seymour