warrener
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of warrener
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at warren, -er 1
Example Sentences
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How if the warrener should spy me here?
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
I've watched a warrener at home making rabbit snares, and as there's no particular mystery about the art, and those birds are so unsophisticated, I shall be sure to get some.
From A Mating in the Wilds by Binns, Ottwell
"I have also to tell you that I have distrained Wat the warrener from his cottage, for his Christmas rent is still unpaid, nor the hen-rents of last year."
From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
Gerard, the warrener, his back to a table on which are flagons, etc. 1st Retainer.
From Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning by Clarke, Helen Archibald
One night, Perkes, who was a stout, hale yeoman, and had formerly been warrener to Mrs. Littleton, went to catch conies, with a companion named Poynter, and returned laden with spoil.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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