English Explanatory Dictionary

gossoon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A young boy, a servant boy; a lackey.

Pronunciation

/ɡɒˈsuːn/

Word forms

gossoon gossoons gorsoon gazoon

Etymology

From Irish garsún, from Old French garçun. Doublet of garçon.

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