jo

See also: Appendix:Variations of "jo"

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Pronunciation

• (Scotland) IPA^(key): /d͡ʒoː/

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• Rhymes: -oː

Etymology 1

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”).

Noun

jo (plural jos)

1. (Scotland) Darling, sweetheart.
   • 1711, traditional, published by James Watson, Old Long Syne:

     On Old long syne my Jo,
     on Old long syne,
     That thou canst never once reflect,
     on Old long syne.

   • My Jo Janet (traditional Scottish song)

     Keek into the draw-well, Janet, Janet;
     There ye'll see your bonnie sel',
     My jo, Janet.

Alternative forms

• joe

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 杖.

Noun

jo (plural jo)

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

See also

• jo-jeezly

Anagrams

• OJ