Definition of "bosse" [bosse]

• A large glass bottle filled with powder and having strands of quickmatch attached to the neck, used for incendiary purposes. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Perso, je deteste ca donc je ne vais certainement pas le laisser faire la ou je "bosse"!"
• "‘Un bosse, mummy?’ she says teasingly, shooting a sidelong glance at The Boy, who is smirking into his Shanghai noodles."
• "‘I see what you mean, mummy,’ she says, finally, turning to face me and putting a hand on my arm – right on my bosse – causing me to gasp."