One who operates a hose, e.g. a fire hose or a garden hose. / (slang) One that hoses, i.e. hurts (someone) badly.

As soon as seen, or presented to sight.

plural of sake bomb

(now chiefly dialectal) True; trusty; trustworthy; faithful. / (now chiefly dialectal) Safe; secure. / (now chiefly dialectal) Tight; firm; steady; sound; in good condition or health.