Ossi
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Ossi
C20: from German ostdeutsch East German
Example Sentences
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When he awakes, Ossi is sitting beside him, a real live woman.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2020
"Cable Girls," final season "Isi & Ossi" "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon"
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
It’s nice that at least one Ossi creation has united and conquered.
From Washington Post
"However low down a fellow may be, it lightens his heart to look into your eyes, Ossi," said Fritz, taking breath after the cough had gone.
From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Schubin, Ossip
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