-> On 24 Jun 03  17:34:10, Carol Shenkenberger got back to Danny Ceppa 
-> Re: OFFICIAL NOTICE!!!

 DC> It is "Bosun", and I had a hard time finding it in my 
 DC> off-line dictionary!  The "proper spelling is 'boatswain'.   

 CS> Bo'sun actually, showing the contraction of nautical terms.  Otherwise

It depends on the dictionary.  And, yes, I am more 
familiar with the " ' " in the word.  My dictionary gives 
both is slightly different sections.  

The abreviation is used as a primary word.  However, 
it is " bo's'n " im my dictitionary!  



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