n. [ Dim. fr. Prov. E. boss in boss-calf, buss-calf, for boose-calf, prop., a calf kept in the stall. See 1st Boose. ] A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Ornamented with bosses; studded. [ 1913 Webster ]