bowyer
a maker or seller of archers' bows.
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How to use bowyer in a sentence
This day a good pretty maid was sent my wife by Mary bowyer, whom my wife has hired.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysHere I met with Will bowyer, and had a promise from him of a place to stand to-morrow at his house to see the show.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysI remember bowyer saying to me once when I was crying the first day of my return after the holidays.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II (2 vols) | Thomas De QuinceyIn sight of the hospitable home of Mr. Radford was another, equally attractive, owned by his brother-in-law, Mr. bowyer.
A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War | Letitia M. Burwellbowyer kissed the hand which she extended towards him, and withdrew to his post, astonished at the success of his own audacity.
Kenilworth | Sir Walter Scott
British Dictionary definitions for bowyer
/ (ˈbəʊjə) /
a person who makes or sells archery bows
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