Coss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coss is a noun meaning (British India, South Asia) A measure of distance, varying from one and a quarter to two and a half English miles.
Meaning
(British India, South Asia) A measure of distance, varying from one and a quarter to two and a half English miles.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of khass.
Example Sentences
[…] the distances (computed by marching-time as well as by reference to the Népálese kós of 2⅓ miles each) […]
A full half koss from bank to bank is the stream now – you can see it under the stars – and there are ten feet of water therein.
Word Forms
- cosses
- cos
Synonyms for coss
Depending on context, synonyms include kos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kos, koss, cossid, cossae, coto, cossie.
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