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fire-boss ((1)) 1 † Mining 
n. a mine foreman responsible for the observation of all safety regulations.
- 1898 (n.d.) But in six months, mother and baby . . . transformed "Old Ricketts" into Mr. Shaw, fire-boss of the mines.
- 1955 There's a Greek who used to be a fire boss in the mine.
- 1898 (n.d.) But in six months, mother and baby . . . transformed "Old Ricketts" into Mr. Shaw, fire-boss of the mines.