bosun

[ boh-suhn ]

noun

1. a variant of boatswain.

bosun

/ ˈbəʊsən /

noun

1. See boatswain
   nautical a variant spelling of boatswain

Word History and Origins

Origin of bosun¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Other faces appeared: Bevans, the steward, and Prass, the bosun.

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Then he turned to the bosun, and asked him how he had come by his wound.

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The bosun, who had crawled after me, whispered he was sure it was too short.

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I sprang up from Runnles' side, but the bosun from the bed beyond was before me.

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And the bosun, he's as strong as an ox, and might be a useful man.

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