DCHP-1 Online
boss 
n. the spinous process on the vertebrae in the hump above the shoulders of a buffalo, much prized as a delicacy.
See also: boss rib buffalo boss buffalo hump bunch ((n.)) (def. 1) grosse bosse hump ((n.)) (def. 1) hunch petite bosse wig
- 1801 (1933) 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.
- 1801 (1933) 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.