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ow·ler | \ˈau̇lə(r)\

Definition of owler 

(Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal English variant of

owler

noun
owl·er | \ˈau̇lə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of owler (Entry 2 of 2)

: a person or ship engaged in owling

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History and Etymology for owler

Noun

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

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