† Bossell

Obs. [dim. of BOSS sb.¹; perhaps already in OF.] The ‘print’ or ornamental medallion fixed in the bottom of a ‘mazer’ or drinking bowl: = BOSS sb.¹ 3 d.

1495.  Will of Rogers (Somerset Ho.). Grete masser w^t the Image of S. James in the bossell thereof.

1497.  Will of Butside (ibid.). A masser w^t a turnyng bossell w^t a brode bonde.

1498.  Will of T. Johnson (ibid.). A grete bossell of siluer.