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bowler

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bowl·​er | \ ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio) \

Definition of bowler

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: a person who bowls specifically : the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

bowler

noun (2)
bow·​ler | \ ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio) \

Definition of bowler (Entry 2 of 2)

: derby sense 4

First Known Use of bowler

Noun (1)

circa 1518, in the meaning defined above

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1861, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bowler

Noun (2)

Bowler, 19th century family of English hatters

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The first known use of bowler was circa 1518

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“Bowler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowler. Accessed 4 Jun. 2020.

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