Hoss

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Strong

MEANING

Strong man or big person

ORIGIN

American English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the word 'horse', used informally in the American South as a term for a large or strong person.

CULTURAL NOTES

The term 'hoss' is often used colloquially in the Southern United States as a familiar or affectionate term for a large or robust person.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The usage of 'hoss' as a term for a strong person can be traced back to the mid-19th century in American English.

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