local. [f. joss vb. dial., to mount (a horse).] (See quots.)
1706. Phillips, Jossing-block, a Block to get up on Horseback.
1847–78. Halliwell, Joss-block, jossing-block, a horse-block.
1887. Antiquary, Oct., 146. There was an old wooden step—jossing-block is the local [Kentish] name.
