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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SOSS

v.i.[This word is probably connected with the Armoric souez, surprise, the primary sense of which is to fall. See Souse. ] To fall at once into a chair or seat; to sit lazily. [Not in use. ]

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SOSS

Soss, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Souse. ]

Defn: To fall at once into a chair or seat; to sit lazily. [Obs. ] Swift.

SOSS

SOSS Soss, v. t.

Defn: To throw in a negligent or careless manner; to toss. [Obs. ] Swift.

SOSS

1. A lazy fellow. [Obs. ] Cotgrave.

2. A heavy fall. [Prov. Eng. ] Hallowell.

SOSS

Soss, n. Etym: [See Sesspol.]

Defn: Anything dirty or muddy; a dirty puddle. [Prov. Eng. ]