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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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