† ˈbossell Obs.
[dim. of boss n.1; perhaps already in OF.]
The ‘print’ or ornamental medallion fixed in the bottom of a ‘mazer’ or drinking bowl: = boss n.1 3 d.
| 1495 Will of Rogers (Somerset Ho.) Grete masser w{supt} the Image of S. James in the bossell thereof. 1497 Will of Butside (ibid.) A masser w{supt} a turnyng bossell w{supt} a brode bonde. 1498 Will of T. Johnson (ibid.) A grete bossell of siluer. |