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wagon boss
noun
a man in charge of a wagon train.
Word History and Origins
Origin of wagon boss1
Example Sentences
In the jargon of the military, John F. Kelly, a retired four-star general, served as a “wagon boss” for Marines crashing into Iraq in 2003, keeping his column moving forward despite incoming fire.
"Why, Bruce, to hear you talk anybody'd think that you close-herded your morals continual; that you was a 'Aid S'city' wagon boss; that lips that touch liquor should never—" "I ain't said nothin' to make you think that, Tommy Clary," the other replied, laughing at the upturned face of his challenger, who was short and pug-nosed and possessed of a mouth that refused to do anything but smile; who was completely over-shadowed and rendered top-heavy by a hat of astonishing proportions.
"The main herd," said the wagon boss, "is two hundred miles west on the headwaters of the Brazos river."
It belonged to Hickey, the wagon boss, who was a favorite with the men.
However, by my persuasive insistence, Mr. Gilman left his wagon boss in charge and getting into my wagon accompanied me.
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