Detailed research into boss (4)

I believe the answer is:

stud

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'boss' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Dot" , "sort of stable" , "who believes he can keep it up" , "Sexual athlete" , "Football boot's peg-like projection" .)

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