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Webster 1913 Edition

Soss

Soss

(?; 115)
,
Verb.
I.
[Cf.
Souse
.]
To fall at once into a chair or seat; to sit lazily.
[Obs.]
Swift.

Soss

,
Verb.
T.
To throw in a negligent or careless manner; to toss.
[Obs.]
Swift.

Soss

,
Noun.
1.
A lazy fellow.
[Obs.]
Cotgrave.
2.
A heavy fall.
[Prov. Eng.]
Hallowell.

Soss

,
Noun.
[See
Sesspol
.]
Anything dirty or muddy; a dirty puddle.
[Prov. Eng.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Soss

SOSS

,
Verb.
I.
[This word is probably connected with the Armoric souez, surprise, the primary sense of which is to fall. See Souse.] To fall at once into a chair or seat; to sit lazily. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024

söss

söss

See also: soss, SOS's, and söß

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • söns (Ripuarian variant; influenced by standard German)
  • soss (Moselle Franconian)

Adverb

söss

  1. (Ripuarian) otherwise; or else
    Luuster jot, wat de Mamm sät, söss blies de ze Huus!
    Listen closely to what Mum says, or else you’ll stay at home!

Etymology

From Old High German sus with a secondary umlaut. Compare Luxembourgish soss, German sonst.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zøs/

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