losh
Definition of losh
-es
1 : elk hide
2 : a hide dressed only with oil losh leather
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Origin and Etymology of losh
Russian los' elk; akin to Old High German elaho elk
losh
Definition of losh
—used as a mild oath in Scots dialect
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Origin and Etymology of losh
euphemism for lord
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