Boss

German (Berlin)

/bɔs/

noun
Definitions
  • boss (person in charge, supervisor)
  • (video games) boss

Etymology

Borrowed from English boss (bump, a lump, protuberance, protrusion, employer, manager).

Origin

English

boss

Gloss

bump, a lump, protuberance, protrusion, employer, manager

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