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grog-boss Hist. 
n. the person in charge of serving the whisky or other liquor at a bee.
See also: bee whisky-boy
- 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. . . .
- 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."