What is the meaning of bo'sun?

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

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APA	WordNet. (2010). bo'sun. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bo%27sun/definitions/1260938
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "bo'sun" http://smartdefine.org/bo%27sun/definitions/1260938 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, bo'sun, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bo%27sun/definitions/1260938>.
MLA	WordNet. "bo'sun" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bo%27sun/definitions/1260938>

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