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grog-boss
Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the person in charge of serving the whisky or other liquor at a bee.
Quotations
1853
A man with a pail of spring water . . . and a bottle of whiskey . . . is the most important personage at the "Bee" and is known by the appellation of the "Grog-bos."
1905
During the progress of the work the "grog boss" was quite busy dispensing his favors, and very few declined his calls.
1964
During the day the "grog-boss" dealt out plenty of refreshment from a pail, while a couple of meals were served. . . .