What is the meaning of bo's'n?

A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
- synonyms: boatswain, bos'n, bosun, bo'sun

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APA	WordNet. (2010). bo's'n. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bo%27s%27n/definitions/1260937
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "bo's'n" http://smartdefine.org/bo%27s%27n/definitions/1260937 (accessed October 1, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, bo's'n, Smart Define, viewed 1 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bo%27s%27n/definitions/1260937>.
MLA	WordNet. "bo's'n" 23 October 2010. Web. 1 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bo%27s%27n/definitions/1260937>

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