Judge ignored big boss (4)

I believe the answer is:

umbo

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'boss' is the definition.
(the boss on a shield)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for umbo that I've seen is " Boss on a shield".)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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