Definitions for cosh

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Spelling: [kosh]
IPA: /kɒʃ/

Cosh is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 24 anagrams from letters in cosh (chos).

Definitions for cosh

noun

  1. a blackjack; bludgeon.
  2. hyperbolic cosine.

verb (used with object)

  1. to hit on the head with a cosh.

Origin of cosh

1865-70; perhaps Romany kosh, koshter stick

Examples for cosh

Copeland, cosh, and M'Nair, along with their respective wives.

The cosh was a foot length of iron rod, with a knob at one end, and a hook (or a ring) at the other.

In his left pocket there was a cosh and in his right a revolver.

cosh, a neddy, a life-preserver; any short, loaded bludgeon.

coshery, kosh′ėr-i, n. the ancient right of an Irish chief to quarter himself and his retainers on his tenantry—also cosh′ering.

Word Value for cosh
Scrable

9

Words with friends

9

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