wagon boss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wagon boss
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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I quickly reached the corral and informed the wagon boss of the accident.
From Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events by Patterson, H. DeF.
Early on the morning of the third day, I stopped at a stage station, where I met the assistant wagon boss who was with the bull train during my first trip across the plains.
From Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events by Patterson, H. DeF.
Away he went, Lord knows where, leavin' me nothin' on my mind except bein' owner, manager, ranch boss, an' wagon boss, besides tryin' to sell the outfit.
From Prairie Flowers by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
However, by my persuasive insistence, Mr. Gilman left his wagon boss in charge and getting into my wagon accompanied me.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
The wagon boss and I were riding along together one afternoon.
From Chief of Scouts by Drannan, William F.
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