bower
1bow·er
noun \ˈbau̇(-ə)r\Definition of BOWER
1
: an attractive dwelling or retreat
2
: a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle
3
: a shelter (as in a garden) made with tree boughs or vines twined together : arbor
— bow·ery \-ē\ adjective
Origin of BOWER
Middle English bour dwelling, from Old English būr; akin to Old English & Old High German būan to dwell, Old English bēon to be — more at be
First Known Use: before 12th century
2bower
transitive verbDefinition of BOWER
Examples of BOWER
- <bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic>
First Known Use of BOWER
1592
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3bower
nounDefinition of BOWER
: an anchor carried at the bow of a ship
First Known Use of BOWER
1652
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