bosun
[ boh-suhn ]
noun
a variant of boatswain.
Origin of bosun
1First recorded in 1865–70
Words Nearby bosun
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How to use bosun in a sentence
Other faces appeared: Bevans, the steward, and Prass, the bosun.
Cursed | George Allan EnglandThen he turned to the bosun, and asked him how he had come by his wound.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert StrangThe bosun, who had crawled after me, whispered he was sure it was too short.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert StrangI sprang up from Runnles' side, but the bosun from the bed beyond was before me.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert StrangAnd the bosun, he's as strong as an ox, and might be a useful man.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert Strang
British Dictionary definitions for bosun
bosun
/ (ˈbəʊsən) /
noun
nautical a variant spelling of boatswain
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