cosh
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Meaning · English
The cane.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cosh” mean?
The cane.
Is “cosh” formal or informal?
cosh is generally dated, slang.