section boss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of section boss
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Finder of the Minnesota maid was one P. F. Stary, sharp-eyed section boss.
From Time Magazine Archive
The section boss let Malcolm and me ride up and down on it all afternoon one day this winter.
From Two Little Knights of Kentucky by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)
"I ain't answering questions when I don't have to," returned the section boss, with a sneer.
From The Rover Boys in New York Or, Saving their father's honor by Stratemeyer, Edward
Finding no signs of life in the section boss, the wounded, and by this time thoroughly frightened, French-Canadian turned his attention to the other two victims.
From The Last Spike And Other Railroad Stories by Warman, Cy
Well, sir, his tone was that fierce th' section boss he dhropped right there iv sheer fright; an' Flannagan was cock iv th' walk.
From Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen by Dunne, Finley Peter
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