I. ˈbä-sē, ˈbȯ- adjective
Date: 1543
1. : marked by a swelling or roundness
2. : marked by bosses : studded
II. ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä- noun
( plural boss·ies )
Etymology: boss (VI)
Date: 1843
: cow , calf
III. ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä- adjective
( boss·i·er ; -est )
Date: 1882
: inclined to domineer : dictatorial
• boss·i·ness noun