losel
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of losel
1325–75; Middle English: literally, one who is lost, equivalent to los- (past participle stem of lose ) + -el -le
Example Sentences
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“And even Losel, who I don’t care for, is one of my neighbors all the same.”
From Literature
Yauch is survived by his wife, Dechen Wangdu, and his daughter, Tenzin Losel Yauch.
From Seattle Times
He is survived by his wife, Dechen Wengdu, and his daughter, Losel.
From Time
Mr. Yauch is survived by his wife, Dechen Wengdu, and their daughter, Tenzin Losel Yauch.
From New York Times
How often have I been thought a ribald and a losel, when I have guarded my words, and looks, and actions, most carefully! and now I will dare to do boldly what my heart tells me, knowing that it is right.
From Project Gutenberg
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