bowyer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bowyer
1150–1200; Middle English bogiere, bouwyer, bouer; see bow 2, -yer
Example Sentences
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Again came the sound of footsteps, and Dick Ford, the bowyer, entered.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
It chanced that the opinion of the bowyer on this and other points differed from that of Long Ned of Widdington, a surly straw-bearded Yorkshireman, who had listened with a sneering face to his counsel.
From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
The bowyer looked round as his visitor entered the shop, and then, with a sudden exclamation, lowered the bow.
From St. George for England by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The stout bowyer passed down the fringe of bowmen, amidst a running fire of rough wit.
From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
The four in front were their leaders: old Wat of Carlisle, Ned Widdington the red-headed Dalesman, the bald bowyer Bartholomew, and Samkin Alyward, newly rejoined after a week's absence.
From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
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