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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOSSIN, n. “An opening in a stack for ventilation” (Slg.³ 1912; Arg.¹ 1933). Cf. Boss, n.¹Lnk. 1825 Jam.²:
Bossins. Apertures left in ricks, for the admission of air, to preserve the grain from being heated.