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Definition of Josher
1. one that joshes [n -S] - See also: joshes
Lexicographical Neighbors of Josher
Literary usage of Josher
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1893)
"It regl'ar dumbfounded josher; and presently out from the reeds cums a couple o'
ducks with white ... josher watched ‘em fur a time, then he shot ‘em. ..."
2. Year Book of the Central Conference of American Rabbis by Central Conference of American Rabbis (1908)
"Emeth is the Cabala; josher is her true son; ... would find lasting happiness in
the union of their only gift, Tehillah, to the true child of Truth, josher. ..."
3. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1910)
""You merry, merry little josher! You had me going for about five minutes."
Bob let it go at that. "I suppose you won't be able to pay over twenty per cent ..."
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