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joss

1 American  
[jos] / dʒɒs /

noun

  1. a Chinese house idol or cult image.

joss 2 American  
[jos] / dʒɒs /

noun

British, Australian Informal.

  1. a foreman or boss.

joss British  
/ dʒɒs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of joss1

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

Origin of joss2

First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain

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