BOSSET

Etymology

Noun

bosset (plural bossets)

A small boss or knob, especially one in a series.

(zoology) A rudimentary antler of a young male deer.

Anagrams

• besots, betoss

Source: Wiktionary


Bos"set, n. Etym: [Cf. Boss a stud.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A rudimental antler of a young male of the red deer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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