DOSSES Meaning and
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Dosses, as a noun, commonly refers to makeshift beds or sleeping arrangements, particularly those that are temporary, uncomfortable, or low-quality in nature. Considered informal and often associated with a lack of means or homelessness, dosses are typically descriptively referred to as a place to sleep or rest in rather basic or rudimentary conditions.
The term "dosses" can also be used in verb form to describe the act of sleeping in such conditions. To doss, therefore, means to sleep or spend the night in a temporary, makeshift, or unpleasant place. This can imply a sense of transience or an absence of permanent living or sleeping quarters.
Dosses sometimes involve using whatever material is available to fashion a makeshift sleeping area, such as cardboard, old blankets, or even the ground itself. It is often associated with finding shelter wherever possible, whether it be abandoned buildings, park benches, or improvised campsites. Dosses, in this sense, connote a lack of conventional living arrangements, stability, or access to proper housing.
The word originated from a slang term "doss house," which was commonly used in the early 20th century to refer to cheap lodgings or boarding houses that provided simple and affordable accommodation for those who couldn't afford more comfortable options. Over time, the term "doss" evolved to encompass a broader meaning and became associated with low-quality sleeping arrangements or places where individuals or homeless people seek temporary shelter.
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Etymology of DOSSES
The word "dosses" is derived from the noun "doss", which originated in the late 18th century. The term was initially used as a slang term in Britain to refer to a bed or a place to sleep, particularly a cheap or temporary one. Its origins are uncertain, but some theories suggest it may have originated from Romani or military slang. Over time, the plural form "dosses" emerged to refer to multiple beds or sleeping spots. The word has since become a colloquial term in British English.
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