What is the meaning of bos'n?

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

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APA	WordNet. (2010). bos'n. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bos%27n/definitions/1261304
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "bos'n" http://smartdefine.org/bos%27n/definitions/1261304 (accessed September 21, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, bos'n, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bos%27n/definitions/1261304>.
MLA	WordNet. "bos'n" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bos%27n/definitions/1261304>

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