trail boss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trail boss
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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When asked about his acting technique, Duvall would describe it as simply as his favorite character — Augustus McCrae, the wry trail boss on the TV miniseries “Lonesome Dove” — might have described riding a horse.
From Los Angeles Times
During spring break, I was the trail boss for an environmental cleanup crew.
From The Guardian
“I’ve talked to all but one of the trail bosses and everything has been good so far. The weather has been perfect for a change,” said TW.
From Washington Times
On Saturday, after a breakfast provided by the “trail boss”, the club would have an information session, often about RV maintenance issues.
From Forbes
The trail boss had been out at the remuda with the jingler when the trouble began.
From Project Gutenberg
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