Huer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Huer is a noun meaning Someone who cries out or gives an alarm, especially (Cornwall, historical, fishing) A balker or conder; one who watches shoals of fish so that they can be caught.
Meaning
Someone who cries out or gives an alarm, especially (Cornwall, historical, fishing) A balker or conder; one who watches shoals of fish so that they can be caught.
Example Sentences
For no sooner was Billy let out of the stocks than off he went to Lawyer Mennear, who was a young man then just set up in practice, and as keen for a job as a huer for pilchards
Word Forms
- huers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hailer, hallow, hurtee, hurrahing, hurrah, harkener.
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