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bowl·er | \ ˈbō-lər 
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\Definition of bowler
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who bowls specifically : the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
bowler
noun (2)bow·ler | \ ˈbō-lər \
\Definition of bowler (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of bowler was circa 1518
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