"bo's'n" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbəʊsn̩/ Forms: bo's'ns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bo's'n (plural bo's'ns)
  1. Alternative form of bosun Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: bosun

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