josser
Americannoun
noun
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a simpleton; fool
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a fellow; chap
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a clergyman
Etymology
Origin of josser
First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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“Another josser who’s sure to talk a lot of nonsense!” cried Lily.
From The Bill-Toppers by J. André Castaigne
Old josser, and grumpy, but he's made his pile.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, September 24, 1892 by Various
He was no longer a cur, that josser, but a gentleman, rather, a brother, a friend....
From The Bill-Toppers by J. André Castaigne
Some silly old josser will put it up in his drawing-room, I suppose.
From Bones in London by Edgar Wallace
Thought you didn't care for the old josser.
From The Riddle of the Night by Thomas W. Hanshew
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