Bowyer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊ.jə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowyer is a noun meaning A person who makes or sells bows (for use with arrows).
Meaning
A person who makes or sells bows (for use with arrows).
More Meanings
- (archaic) A person who uses the bow, an archer.
Example Sentences
A clause of a former act directing the bowyers of London and Westminster to make four bows of different wood for one of yew, was repealed on their representation that the citizens of London would use none but yew bows, and in its place they were ordered always to have by them at least fifty bows of elm, witch-hasel, or ash.
Word Forms
- bowyers
- bowier
Synonyms for bowyer
Depending on context, synonyms include fletcher, archer, bowman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bowmaker, bowman, bowhunter, arrowmaker, fletcher, archer.
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