Etymology

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Today it means: To set about, or intend be inclined to set about (doing something). Full definition →

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oss · verb1

Unclear. Middle English ōssen had a rather different meaning, "to reveal, to prophesy", but the OED suggests it could nonetheless be the same verb. The origin of the Middle English verb is itself obscure, but it may be a variant of halsen, from Old English hālsian, although this too had a rather different meaning, "to beseech, entreat; to exorcise; to imprecate".

Oss · proper noun2

  1. Dutch · borrowed fromOss
  2. English todayOss

Borrowed from Dutch Oss.

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