Etymology

susso

S1U1S1S1O1

Today it means: Unemployment relief; welfare; the dole. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From sus(tenance) + -o.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Unemployment relief; welfare; the dole.

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