wagon boss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wagon boss
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The wagon boss said, "Boys, I should not think you would want to go back over this country again."
From Chief of Scouts by Drannan, William F.
I knew they were trying hard to make corral; whether they could do it, rested entirely with the wagon boss.
From Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events by Patterson, H. DeF.
It belonged to Hickey, the wagon boss, who was a favorite with the men.
From Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus by Coup, W. C.
"Why did you have to hunt wagons, and what has a wagon boss got to do with a cattle ranch?" asked the girl.
From Prairie Flowers by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
The wagon boss and several of the drivers were sitting at the fire waiting for me.
From Chief of Scouts by Drannan, William F.
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