Definitions for bo's'nˈboʊ sən

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bo's'nˈboʊ sən(n.)

Category: Nautical, Navy
Ref: boatswain.

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boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun(noun)
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

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