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To: astyanax

Ahem...
“Bos’n”

It’s short for Boatswain.


10 posted on 08/25/2009 10:03:49 AM PDT by BlueNgold (Have we crossed the line from Govt. in righteous fear of the People - to a People in fear of Govt??)
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To: BlueNgold

Or “bo’s’n”...
I’m aware what it is.
And it’s generally spelled bosun.
And certainly not boson.


11 posted on 08/25/2009 10:09:41 AM PDT by astyanax (I'm here to spread peace, love and happiness... so get the f*#% out of my way.)
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