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coss
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coss, n. [Cf. Pers. k a road measure of about two miles; or Skr. kr.].
A Hindoo measure of distance, varying from one and a half to two English miles. Whitworth. [1913 Webster]
coss, n. [It. cosa.].
A thing (only in phrase below). [1913 Webster]
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