govison

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A form of gorbuson — A stupid person; a simpleton; an idiot.

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Meanings

noungovison (plural govisons)

plural govisons

  1. Northern EnglandalternativearchaicAlternative spelling of gorbuson.

    "Theer, govison, (blockhead) tak that," and Jack flings maliciously at him the wisp of rushes wherewith he has rubbed down his own bemudded person.

    1882, William Marshall, “Pursuit”, in Strange Chapman, volume 1, page 153
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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