jo

Definition

Darling, sweetheart.

Etymology

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”).

Example Sentences

• "On Old long syne my Jo, on Old long syne, That thou canst never once reflect, on Old long syne."
• "Keek into the draw-well, Janet, Janet; There ye'll see your bonnie sel', My jo, Janet."