owler

1 of 2
ow·​ler
ˈau̇lə(r)

dialectal English variant of

owler

2 of 2

noun

owl·​er
ˈau̇lə(r)
plural -s
: a person or ship engaged in owling

Word History

Etymology

Noun

owl entry 1 + -er; probably from the nocturnal habits of the owl

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“Owler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owler. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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