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toller

1

[ toh-ler ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that tolls. toll.
  2. Also called tolling dog. a small dog trained to entice ducks into shooting range or a trap.
  3. a person who tolls toll a bell.
  4. a bell used for tolling; toll; a tolling toll bell.


toller

2

[ toh-ler ]

Toller

3

[ taw-ler, tol-er; German taw-luhr ]

noun

  1. Ernst [urnst, e, r, nst], 1893–1939, German dramatist.

Toller

/ ˈtɔlər /

noun

  1. TollerErnst18931939MGermanTHEATRE: dramatistPOLITICS: revolutionary Ernst (ɛrnst). 1893–1939, German dramatist and revolutionary, noted particularly for his expressionist plays, esp Masse Mensch (1921)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of toller1

1400–50; Middle English: one who lures. See toll 2, -er 1

Origin of toller2

before 1000; Middle English; Old English tollere. See toll 1, -er 1
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Example Sentences

It was in his stated services amongst his own people that the peculiar excellencies of Mr. Toller were developed.

There were 221 members added to the Church during the course of Mr. Toller's ministry.

Mr. Toller first preached to them as a supply, October 1st, 1775, when he was not quite twenty years of age.

During the ministry of the present Mr. Toller 211 members have been added to the Church.

In the evening, Mr. Toller, of Kettering, preached to the people from Acts ii.

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