cabosh
Collocations
5ADJ.
whole
VERB + CABOSH
work
CABOSH + NOUN
nigs, rinse
PREP.
with
ADV.
especially, such
Definitions
noun
Alternative form of kibosh Only used in put the cabosh on.
The entirety of something. (usually in the phrase "the whole cabosh").
Out in Kansas one of these masters cum An bought at least ten miles of land around, To work the whole cabosh with boughten nigs, To keep the Eastern boys from settlin' there.
But Colonel Robertson has gone to Vlady and his place has been taken by a typical Britisher in the person of Consul Hodgson, who took correct measures of the situation and in less than 48 hours herded the whole cabosh back into their own compounds.
verb
To put the cabosh on.
On the other hand, however, it is my sincere hope that pipers as a community backed by the Scottish Pipers' Association, will do their utmost to cabosh any such project.
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4Out in Kansas one of these masters cum An bought at least ten miles of land around, To work the whole cabosh with boughten nigs, To keep the Eastern boys from settlin' there.
WiktionaryBut Colonel Robertson has gone to Vlady and his place has been taken by a typical Britisher in the person of Consul Hodgson, who took correct measures of the situation and in less than 48 hours herded
WiktionaryShe would drive into Leeston to that posh hairdresser's, 'Sue and Nicky', and have the whole cabosh, especially a rinse to bring out the copper glints in her hair.
WiktionaryOn the other hand, however, it is my sincere hope that pipers as a community backed by the Scottish Pipers' Association, will do their utmost to cabosh any such project.
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