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Employer

One who employs another; as, an employer of workmen.

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Boss 76% connected

Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hirer 76% connected

One who hires.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Master 76% connected

A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mistress 76% connected

A woman having power, authority, or ownership; a woman who exercises authority, is chief, etc.; the female head of a family, a school, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Padrone 76% connected

A patron; a protector.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leader 76% connected

One who, or that which, leads or conducts; a guide; a conductor.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hire 74% connected

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oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Hire 74% connected

See Here, pron.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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