Ossi
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Ossi
C20: from German ostdeutsch East German
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Isi is a privileged billionaire's daughter who makes a mutually beneficial arrangement with a working-class boxer, Ossi to date long enough to provoke her parents to her to pursue her dreams to become a chef.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2020
“Some people think pesäpallo is a cancer, because it takes the best athletes from other sports,” said Ossi Savolainen, head of the Finnish Baseball Association.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2015
Even the once-staid Florentine dining scene has been reborn with new restaurants like IO Osteria Personale and Ossi di Seppia.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2012
It’s nice that at least one Ossi creation has united and conquered.
From Washington Post
With the first snowdrops in February came a golden-haired little brother for Gabrielle, who, by Zinka's desire was christened "Ossi."
From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Ossip Schubin
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