Bowyer
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A family name that some people have
- proper noun
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Bowyer
- Clint Bowyer, a well-known driver, announced his retirement after the season.
- Susannah Bowyer
- Bowyer-Crane
- Bowyer, Research
Examples
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Amy Bowyer, a talented artist, showcased her work at the local gallery.
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Susannah Bowyer examines a literature review of adolescent neglect and finds the field sparse.
Academic text (2011) -
Susannah Bowyer is a research officer at Research in Practice.
Academic text (2011) -
Mr. Bowyer, we're in your expert hands until we reach the Nab.
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Susannah Bowyer is a researcher.
Academic text (2009) -
Mr. Bowyer has been a respected figure in the community for many years.
Surface Forms
Bowyer main
Etymology
Bowyer comes from an old job: a person who made bows for shooting arrows. It works like baker or carpenter, where the ending means 'one who does', so Bowyer became a family name meaning 'bow maker'.