Meaning of Bowler | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname originating as an occupation.
   countable
2. One who engages in the sport of bowling.
3. A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
4. A placename in the United States, from the surname:
   countable, uncountable
5. An unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana.
   countable, uncountable
6. The player currently bowling.
7. An unincorporated community in Appomattox County, Virginia.
   countable, uncountable
8. A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.
9. A village in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
   countable, uncountable
10. The pitcher.
    slang

Equivalents

Examples

““One marble hall, with staircase complete, one butler and three flunkeys to receive a retired sojer who dares to ring the bell. D'you know, old boy, I gave my bowler to the butler, whangee to one flunkey, gloves to another, and there was the fourth poor blighter looking like an orphan at a Mothers' Meeting. …"”

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