First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bower
noun bow·er \ˈbau̇(-ə)r\
Definition of BOWER
1
: an attractive dwelling or retreat
2
: a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle
3
: a shelter (as in a garden) made with tree boughs or vines twined together : arbor
— bow·ery \-ē\ adjective
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Origin of BOWER
Middle English bour dwelling, from Old English būr; akin to Old English & Old High German būan to dwell, Old English bēon to be — more at be
2bower
verb
Definition of BOWER
transitive verb
First Known Use of BOWER
1592
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3bower
noun
Definition of BOWER
: an anchor carried at the bow of a ship
First Known Use of BOWER
1652
BOWER Defined for Kids
bower
noun bow·er \ˈbau̇-ər\
Definition of BOWER for Kids
: a shelter in a garden made of boughs of trees or vines
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