fowler
noun
a hunter of birds.
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fowler
1 American
[fau-ler]
/ ˈfaʊ lər /
noun
Fowler
2
American
[fau-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
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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
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 Rev. C. A. Johns
The king, surprised beyond measure at hearing the hiraman talk, and talk so sensibly, took the bird, and ordered his treasurer to tell down the sum of ten thousand rupees to the fowler.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
The fowler and his wife were greatly taken aback on hearing the bird speak, and they asked the bird what price they should set upon it.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
There was a fowler who had a wife.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
In 2018, they traded for edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. In 2019, they traded for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"AI is making its way into the 2026 midterms in a big way this year," said Erika Franklin Fowler, co-director of the Wesleyan Media Project.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Stephen Fowler for NPR: The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Forget the tired caricature of Europe as a low-growth value trap,” said strategists led by Gerry Fowler.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Through the cracked front window, Ann watched the pair stroll briskly up Fowler Street.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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