jo
The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.
Noun Scotland
- Darling, sweetheart.
- 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
- Keek into the draw-well, Janet, Janet; There ye'll see your bonnie sel', My jo, Janet. - My Jo Janet (traditional Scottish song)
Origin
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”).
Forms
Noun Entry 2
- The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.
Origin
Etymology tree Japanese 杖bor. English jo Borrowed from Japanese 杖.