fowler

noun

fowl·​er ˈfau̇-lər How to pronounce fowler (audio)
: a person who hunts wildfowl

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The Fowlers have three children — including a son and daughter who are also Chapman alumni — 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and divide their time between residences on the East and West Coasts. Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fowler was before the 12th century

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“Fowler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fowler. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Biographical Definition

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biographical name (1)

Fow·​ler ˈfau̇-lər How to pronounce Fowler (audio)
Henry Watson 1858–1933 English lexicographer

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biographical name (2)

William Alfred 1911–1995 American physicist

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