cosher

verb

cosh·​er

ˈkäshə(r),

ˈkōsh-

coshered; coshered; coshering

-sh(ə)riŋ

; coshers

intransitive verb

1

Irish : to lodge and eat at the expense of dependents or tenants

2

Irish : to live at another's expense : sponge

3

Irish : to make a visit : have a friendly chat

transitive verb

: pet, pamper

Word History

Etymology

Irish Gaelic cōisir feast, banquet

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