Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English blāwere; equivalent to blowen (to blow) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈblɔu̯ər(ə)/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /ˈblɑu̯ər(ə)/

Noun

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blowere (plural blowers)

  1. A player of a wind instrument.
  2. (rare) One tasked with blows a bellows.
  3. (rare) A tool or instrument used by blowing.
  4. (rare) A person who talks rudely.

Descendants

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  • English: blower
  • Scots: blawer

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