Jos.

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of Joshua. abbreviation, alt-of
  2. 2
    Abbreviation of Joseph. abbreviation, alt-of, dated

    "I told Jos. of my intentions, and he improved the occasion by eating four or five meals, and drinking at least a gallon of beer and a bottle of gin at my expense."

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"I told Jos. of my intentions, and he improved the occasion by eating four or five meals, and drinking at least a gallon of beer and a bottle of gin at my expense."

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