n. 1 a person’s (esp. woman’s) breast. b colloq. each of a woman’s breasts. c enclosure formed by the breast and arms. 2 emotional centre (bosom of one’s family). [Old English] bosom friend n. intimate friend. boss’ colloq. n. employer, manager, or supervisor. v. (usu. foil. by about, around) give orders to; order about. [Dutch boas]
