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Owler vs Bowler - What's the difference?

owler | bowler |

As nouns the difference between owler and bowler

is that owler is (northern english dialect) the alder tree while 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.

owler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Northern English dialect) The alder tree.
  • (dated) A smuggler of sheep or wool (see owling).

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    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.
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    • Synonyms
    * (hat) derby (US)
    See also
    * (Bowler hat)

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