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Definition of Joshes
1. josh [v] - See also: josh
Lexicographical Neighbors of Joshes
Literary usage of Joshes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Dr. Anandabai Joshee: A Kinswoman of the Pundita Ramabai by Caroline Wells Healey Dall (1888)
"From Gibraltar Mr. joshes goes on: “The day we left London Dr. joshes felt bright,
and was able to go on deck without assistance. ..."
2. The Making of Herbert Hoover by Rose Wilder Lane (1920)
"''I suppose," he added, a satirical note creeping into his quiet level tones, "four
years of college training is invaluable to turn the joshes of the ..."
3. The Musical World (1855)
"It is fof this reason that, to amuse herself as well as us, she has a few joshes,
who invariably say "Yes," and look as wise as if all the wisdom in the ..."
4. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1901)
"fi§ janet could have her way •SL'ld be always Christmas Day; joshes Santa Claus
would come c IS lake her chimney-place his home. 's choice — boys rejoice; ..."
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