buckaloon n also buccaloon. Cp DINNEEN púicirliún 'a boorish knave.' Man of some importance; guy, fellow.
   1901 Christmas Review 14 'I want to get back in time to see the Buckaloon coming over the side,' said Tom. 'And who may the Buckaloon be?' 'Why, the young Prince, to be sure.' 1928 BURKE "Don't You Remember the Dump, Maggie": ... the style ... the young buckaloons for to please. P 229-68 ~ the person with the highest authority in a given situation. In other words, a buckaloon is a 'big shot.'

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