Etymology

bowler

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Today it means: One who engages in the sport of bowling. Full definition →

Middle English bollere
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bowler · noun1

From bowl + -er.

bowler · noun2

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

Bowler · proper noun3

  1. Middle English · derived frombollere
  2. English todayBowler

English occupational surname for a maker or seller of bowls, dishes and cups, from Middle English bollere.

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