bowman

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See also: Bowman

English

Etymology 1

bow +‎ -man

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈbəʊmən/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL. enPR: bōʹmən, IPA(key): /ˈboʊmən/

Noun

bowman (plural bowmen)

  1. (archery) A man who uses a bow; an archer.
    • Bible, Jer. iv. 29
      The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen.
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Translations
archer — see archer

Etymology 2

bow (of boat or ship) + -man

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈbaʊmən/

Noun

bowman (plural bowmen)

  1. (nautical) The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.
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