General
poss
What does poss mean?
To wash clothes by pounding them with a 'poss stick' in a tub.
"Me nana used to poss the washing."
Origin
North East dialect for the old method of laundering.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'poss' mean?
To poss means to wash clothes by pounding them with a poss stick in a tub, an old laundering method.
What is a poss stick?
A poss stick was the wooden tool used to beat and agitate clothes when possing the washing.
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