Bossier City in English

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Etymology: Named in honor of Pierre Evariste John Baptiste Bossier, a former Creole general who became a cotton planter in Bossier Parish. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Bossier City}} Bossier City

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"Bossier City" meaning in English

Proper name