6 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUT THE MOZ ON»
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put the moz on in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
put the moz on and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Austral noun 1 to put the moz on to inconvenience; to jinx. 1924–. K.
STACKPOLE She felt she put the moz on him . . . . She couldn't bear to go in case
she was a jinx (1974). verb trans. 2 To hinder, interrupt. 1941–. J. POWERS Don't
let him ...
John Ayto, John Simpson, 2010
2
Aussie English for Beginners: Book two
Australian English terms and explanations, accompanied by humorous cartoons.
Australian National Dictionary Centre Staff, Heinrich Hinze, 2003
3
Australian words and their origins
In the phr. to put the moz on, to exert a malign influence upon (a person), to jinx.
1924 CI. Dennis Rose of Spongers 75 Too much soul- ferritin' might put the moz
On this 'ere expedition. 1985 Canberra Times 6 Sept. 1 / 1 He has put the mozz ...
'Most of the time it seems too much to hope for. And that you'll put the moz on
yerself? An image of the trenches rose like nausea; he could see the place, the
sky rimmed with artillery blooming black-orange like monstrous flowers, he could
feel ...
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Australia speaks: a supplement to "
The Australian language."
... usage throughout the English-speaking world: nosedrop, bottleo, commono,
clay, connie, connie agate, knuckling in, die shot, tolly, and pinkie.TM Other,
mainly indigenous, offerings include: imma, dib, stonky, tom bowler and put the
moz on ...
Gives practical advice on planning a wedding and reception, and covers invitations, bridal gowns, flowers, photography, and food All the essential elements of a wedding are discussed in depth in chapters filled with information and ideas: ...
Martha Stewart, Elizabeth Hawes, 1987
