COSHER

kosher, cosher

(adjective) conforming to dietary laws; “kosher meat”; “a kosher kitchen”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

cosher (third-person singular simple present coshers, present participle coshering, simple past and past participle coshered)

To levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of.

To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on.

To chat in a friendly way.

Anagrams

• Roesch, chores, ochers, ochres

Source: Wiktionary


Cosh"er (ksh"r), v. t. Etym: [Ir. cosair a feast, a banquet or cf. F. coucher to lie. Cf. Couch, Coshering.]

1. (Old Law)

Definition: To levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of. See Coshering.

2. To treat with hospitality; to pet. [Ireland]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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