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bowler | fowler |

As a noun bowler

is (bowling) one who engages in the sport of bowling or bowler can be a bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among british businessmen.

As a proper noun fowler is

for a hunter of birds.

bowler

English

Etymology 1

From .

Noun

(en noun)
  • (bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling.
  • (cricket) The player currently bowling.
  • (cricket) A player selected mainly for his bowling ability.
  • The pitcher.
    • Synonyms
    * (pitcher) pitcher

    Etymology 2

    From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
  • *'>citation
    • Synonyms
    * (hat) derby (US)
    See also
    * (Bowler hat)

    Anagrams

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    fowler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hunter of wildfowl.

    • Anagrams

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