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Is Rosser a nickname?

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Thelma

Thelma Report 27 May 2008 13:37

Would anyone happen to know if Rosser is a nickname or a version of another name? Would appreciate any help. Thanks Thelma

Richard

Richard Report 27 May 2008 13:41

Rozzer is used in East London to refer to a policeman. It comes from the Hebrew word "chazer" (approximately pronounced "hazzer"), which means "pig". Also became 'cozzer', a mix between rozzer and copper.

That's the only context I've ever heard the word used.

Thelma

Thelma Report 27 May 2008 13:50

Thanks for that Richard,

Looking at the marriage cert, the lady's father is definately given as Rosser Lewis which is a different spelling. His occupation is given as a labourer.

So I am still not sure but thanks anyway for your thoughts on this.
Thelma

Ajwyorks

Ajwyorks Report 27 May 2008 13:51

Having typed Rosser into the first name on the Ancestry search it would seem that Rosser is a Welsh male name.

Andy

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unsub Report 27 May 2008 14:28

I have a few cousins called Rosser - all in Wales.

xx

Thelma

Thelma Report 27 May 2008 14:58

Thank you Andy and Squiggle,

You have 'hit it on the head'. He came from Newport, Mon. Thank you for solving this one very grateful. Regards Thelma