Etymology

coss

C3O1S1S1

Today it means: A measure of distance, varying from one and a quarter to two and a half English miles. Full definition →

Hindustani
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  1. Hindustani · borrowed from
  2. English todaycoss

Borrowed from Hindustani کوس / कोस (kos). Doublet of krosa.

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