Etymology

boyer

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Today it means: A Flemish sloop with a castle at each end. Full definition →

Dutch boeijer
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boyer · noun1

  1. Dutch · borrowed fromboeijer
  2. English todayboyer

From Dutch boeijer, so called because these vessels were employed for laying the boeijen, or buoys: compare French boyer.

Boyer · proper noun2

  1. French · borrowed fromBoyer
  2. English todayBoyer

From French Boyer.

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