Cosh

/kɑːʃ/ noun

Definition

A weighted weapon like a bludgeon or blackjack, or British slang meaning to strike with such a weapon.

Etymology

From Hindi 'khosh' or similar South Asian languages, borrowed during British colonial presence in India. The term entered British English and was later adopted in American slang.

Kelly Says

The word 'cosh' traveled from Indian languages into British English during colonialism, proving that even our slang words for violence have surprising international histories.

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