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Show I "Boss" Is From the Dutch. "Boss" Is merely another spelling for tho Dutch "baas," and Dartlett's "Dictionary of Americanisms" records that tho proper pronunciation of tho "o" in "boss" Is llko that of the "a" In "all." Originally In Dutch 'baas" seems to havo meant uncle, cousin or kinsman, In general. Then, bo-causo bo-causo the master of a house might bo regarded as tho principal kinsman of Us Inmates, tho word came to bo used of him. 'De vrouw Is do baas" is a Dutch domestic proverb "tho tflfo Is the boss." |