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jo en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• (Southern-England) audio
• /d͡ʒoː/ (Scotland)

Etymology

From Scots jo (“joy”), from Middle English joye, from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of Latin gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”). Doublet of joy and gaudy (“Oxford college reunion”).

Meanings

1. (Scotland) Darling, sweetheart.
   • Keek into the draw-well, Janet, Janet; There ye'll see your bonnie sel', My jo, Janet. My Jo Janet (traditional Scottish song)
   • On Old long syne my Jo, on Old long syne, That thou canst never once reflect, on Old long syne. 1711, traditional, published by James Watson, Old Long Syne

Forms

jo en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Southern-England) audio
• /d͡ʒoː/ (Scotland)

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 杖.

Meanings

1. The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.

Forms

Relateds

jo-jeezly