English word origin

Etymology of goss

Clipping of gossip.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Gossip.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of gossip.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A hat.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From gossamer.

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