Coze (or cose) is a verb meaning to converse in a friendly manner, and the noun refers to a friendly talk. The word comes from the French 'causer' (to chat), which derives from the Latin 'causari' (to plead, discuss).
Coze (o cose) es un verbo que significa conversar de manera amigable, y el sustantivo se refiere a una charla amistosa. La palabra proviene del francés 'causer' (charlar), que deriva del latín 'causari' (discutir).
Front | coze or cose \kohz\ |
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Back | verb intr. To converse in a friendly manner. noun A friendly talk. [From French causer (to chat), from Latin causari (to plead, discuss), from causa (case, cause). Earliest documented use: 1814.] "She darted a look to the two women cozing over tea." - Patricia Rice; The Wicked Wyckerly; Signet; 2010. |
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