bossen

See also: Bossen and boßen

Dutch

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Etymology 1

Noun

bossen

1. plural of bos

Etymology 2

From bos +‎ -en.

Verb

bossen

1. (transitive) to tie branches, twigs, plants, or fruits into a bunch

Etymology 3

From Sranan Tongo bòs, likely from English bust.

Verb

bossen

1. (intransitive, Suriname) to bust, to burst, to split
2. (intransitive, Suriname, figuratively) to fail

Swedish

Noun

bossen

1. definite singular of boss