Fowler

/faulə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who hunts or catches wild birds for food or sport: A fowler is someone who engages in the practice of fowling, which is the hunting of birds, typically using nets, traps, or firearms.
    • A surname, notably of Henry Watson Fowler (1858–1933), an English schoolmaster, lexicographer, and commentator on English usage: This refers specifically to the author of A Dictionary of Modern English Usage and other influential works on language.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Hunter):

    • The fowler set his nets at dawn to catch migratory ducks.
    • In medieval times, a fowler was an important provider of food for the manor.

  • Noun (Proper name, Lexicographer):

    • Fowler's advice on the use of "who" and "whom" is still widely cited.
    • For questions of style, many writers consult Fowler.
Advanced Usage
  • "To go a-fowling": An archaic or literary phrase meaning to go out to hunt birds.
    • They went a-fowling in the marshes every autumn.
Variants and Related Words

  • Fowling (n): The activity or practice of hunting wild birds.

    • Fowling requires great patience and skill.

  • Fowler's position: A medical term named after an orthopaedic surgeon, not directly related to the primary definitions above. It refers to a semi-sitting bed position.

Synonyms
  • Birdcatcher: A person who traps or catches birds.
  • Hunter: A general term for someone who hunts game.
Related Phrases
  • Fowler's Modern English Usage: The title of the famous usage guide by H.W. Fowler, often referred to simply as "Fowler's".
    • That's a classic Fowler's example of a malapropism.
Noun
  1. someone who hunts wild birds for food
  2. English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

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