Joss Definition
A diminutive of the female given name Jocelyn.
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
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Origin of Joss
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From Chinese Pidgin English, from Javanese dejos, from Portuguese deus (“god”), from Latin deus (“god”), from Proto-Indo-European *deywós (“god/that which belongs to heaven”).
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Pidgin English from Javanese deyos from Portuguese deos god from Latin deus dyeu- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Verb usage evolved from the name of Joss Whedon, creator of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly.
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