Bible Encyclopedias
Boss

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

bos : Occurs only in the plural as a translation of גב , gabh = "arch," or "protuberance," referring to the curved ornaments of a shield (Job 15:26 ), the central knob of the buckler.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Boss'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​b/boss.html. 1915.