baas
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of baas
C17: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch baes master; see boss 1
Example Sentences
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In Chicago this week, amid bellows, oinks, neighs and baas, with the skirl of a bagpipe band, exuberant farmers gathered for the 42nd International Livestock Exposition.
From Time Magazine Archive
In their tongue B.A.A.S. would spell revolting baas, "master," "boss."
From Time Magazine Archive
Said a rival: "Lady Caroline baas like a little sheep."
From Time Magazine Archive
“The baas says he can’t see you today,” he said, removing a fancy overcoat from a nail behind the door.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
“You heard what the baas said?” my mother said to me.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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