fowler
noun
a hunter of birds.
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fowler
1 American
[fou-ler]
/ ˈfaʊ lər /
noun
Fowler
2
American
[fou-ler]
/ ˈfaʊ lər /
noun
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Henry H(amill) 1908–2000, U.S. lawyer and government official: secretary of the Treasury 1965–68.
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Henry Watson, 1858–1933, English lexicographer.
Fowler
British
/ ˈfaʊlə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of fowler
before 900; Middle English foweler, Old English fughelere. See fowl, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Together they read Scripture: The Lord will deliver you from the snare of the fowler.
From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2019
It is the custom of the fowler to conceal himself behind some lurking-place, natural or artificial; or, if this be wanting, to stretch himself on the ground.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.
Does not the fowler in the same way kill the moor-fowl or pheasant with an arrow?
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
There it flocks together with Ring Doves, vast numbers of which assemble in winter in some districts, and when the fowler plies his occupation, shares their fate.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.
Count out the money for the fowler, for I’ll be of the greatest service to your majesty.”
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari
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