trail boss

noun

(in Western U.S.) a person responsible for driving a herd of cattle.

Origin of trail boss

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby trail boss

traherne, traik, trail, trail away, trail bike, trail boss, trail herd, trail man, trail mix, trail of tears, trail rope

Example sentences from the Web for trail boss

  • "Was trail-boss three seasons for Hank Rowan and his partner," I returned briefly.

    Raw Gold |Bertrand W. Sinclair

  • That's the way this fellow had it; said a trail-boss told him at Ogalalla that spring.

    Raw Gold |Bertrand W. Sinclair