Pronunciation: [kˈɒʃt] (IPA) 
The word "coshed" is a past participle form of the verb "cosh." It is pronounced as /kɒʃt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "o" in "coshed" is pronounced as the short "o" sound like in "hot." The "sh" sound is represented by the letters "sh." The "ed" at the end indicates that the action of coshing happened in the past. The word "cosh" means to hit someone on the head with a cosh, a heavy stick or a small blunt instrument.
Coshed is an adjective used to describe being hit or struck, typically on the head, with a blunt object, often resulting in unconsciousness or severe injury. The term can also be used as a past participle, describing an individual who has been subjected to such an attack.
Originating in the early 19th century, the word is closely associated with criminal activities and violence, particularly in British English. The act of coshing, or hitting someone with a cosh, is considered a form of assault or deliberate violence in many legal systems.
A cosh is a heavy, often weighted, blunt weapon or implement used to inflict injury. It can be made from a variety of materials, such as a metal bar, a piece of pipe, a sandbag, or a sock filled with a solid object.
The term "coshed" implies a forceful or deliberate act of violence, often perpetrated against an unsuspecting victim. It signifies a sudden, powerful blow that can cause severe trauma, loss of consciousness, or even death. Due to its association with violence and criminal activity, the use of a cosh and the act of coshing are generally illegal in many jurisdictions. Laws regarding the possession or use of coshes vary by region, but they are generally regarded as dangerous weapons and may carry severe legal penalties if used unlawfully.
The word "coshed" is derived from the noun "cosh", which originally referred to a type of short, heavy bludgeoning weapon often made of a weighted sock or a small bar of metal. "Cosh" likely originated from the Romani word "kosht", meaning a stick or a small club.
Over time, "cosh" also came to be used as a verb, meaning to strike someone with a cosh, leading to the formation of the past tense "coshed". The use of "cosh" as a verb gained popularity in the early 20th century as part of criminal slang in Britain, particularly associated with the activities of street gangs.
Today, "coshed" is primarily used in reference to being hit or struck with a blunt object, often in the context of criminal assaults or violent attacks.
