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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the spinous process on the vertebrae in the hump above the shoulders of a buffalo, much prized as a delicacy.
See: boss rib,buffalo boss,buffalo hump,bunch ((n.))(def. 1),grosse bosse,hump ((n.))(def. 1),hunch,petite bosse,wig
Quotations
1801
Collin & the men came back[;] the[y] brought 40 Bladders grease[,] a little pounded meat & the rest of their loads were made up with Bosses & Depouilles.
1887
The best parts, such as ribs, boss, and backfat, are dried and eaten that way.
1957
The back or boss and tongues were preserved as a great delicacy.