bowman
/ˈboʊmən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.46 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
A surname originating as an occupation for a bowman.
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A male given name from surname.
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A municipality in Papineau Regional County Municipality, Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada.
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A number of places in the United States:
name
A number of places in the United States:
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A number of places in the United States:
Example Sentences
- "The whole londe ſhal fle, foꝛ the noyſe of the hoꝛſmen and bowmen: […]"
- "The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes."
- "Reference: WO 373/97/207 Description: Name: Scott, Bowman; Rank: Temporary Major; Service No: 151430; Regiment: CSO's Staff, Air Formation Signals, Second Tactical Air Force; Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field; Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 December 1946."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈboʊmən/
- British English: /ˈbəʊmən/
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in People.