(bōst) v.i.
1. To vaunt or extol the deeds or abilities of oneself or of another; brag.
—v.t.
2. To vaunt or extol (deeds or abilities); brag about.
3. To be proud to possess; take pride in: The school boasts a new laboratory. See synonyms under FLAUNT.
—noun
1. A boastful speech.
2. A source of pride [ME bosten; origin unknown]

(bōst) v.t.
1. In masonry, to pare, as stone, with a broad chisel.
2. In sculpture, to block out, as a statue, before finishing in detail. [Origin uncertain]