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Webster 1913 Edition


Howker

How′ker

,
Noun.
(Naut.)
Same as
Hooker
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Howker

HOW'KER

,
Noun.
A Dutch vessel with two masts, a main and a mizen-mast; also, a fishing boat with one mast, used on the coast of Ireland.

Definition 2024


howker

howker

English

Noun

howker (plural howkers)

  1. (nautical) Alternative form of hooker