GOSSOON

Etymology

Noun

gossoon (plural gossoons)

(Ireland) A young boy, a servant boy; a lackey.

Anagrams

• Goosson

Source: Wiktionary


Gos*soon", n. Etym: [Scot. garson an attendant, fr. F. garçon, OF. gars.]

Definition: A boy; a servant. [Ireland]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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