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
Why, there's the section boss, his wife—you know her—she does the washin' for most everybody.
From The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains by Hough, Emerson
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
Change every man in that gang, and never leave this spot except when the section boss replaces you, until we're ready for firing.
From Thurston of Orchard Valley by Dunton, W. Herbert
Reckons as how I ain't wanted 'round dis section, boss.
From The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf by Allen, Quincy
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