old-boss, noun
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Calque formed on Afrikaans oubaas, see oubaas.
1. oubaas sense 3.
1843 J. Shipp Mem. of Extraordinary Mil. Career (1890) 68On each side rode the Dutchman’s two sons; after his four Hottentots armed with muskets; then the old boss (the master).
2. oubaas sense 1.
1979 W. Ebersohn Lonely Place 24Old-boss Marthinus Pretorius held a braaivleis last week, on Tuesday, to celebrate his promotion to deputy minister.
1979 W. Ebersohn Lonely Place 71Anna who works for Old-boss Marthinus says Small-boss Marthinus hit Muskiet.
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