Advertisement

Advertisement

joss

1

[ jos ]

noun

  1. a Chinese house idol or cult image.

joss

2

[ jos ]

noun

, British, Australian Informal.
  1. a foreman or boss.

joss

/ dʒɒs /

noun

  1. a Chinese deity worshipped in the form of an idol

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of joss1

1705–15; < Chinese Pidgin English < Portuguese deos < Latin deus god

Origin of joss2

First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of joss1

C18: from pidgin English, from Portuguese deos god, from Latin deus

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz