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bowman

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊmən/

name

  1. A surname originating as an occupation for a bowman.
  2. A male given name from surname.

    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.

  3. A municipality in Papineau Regional County Municipality, Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada.
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  12. A locality in the MidCoast council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.

noun

Etymology: From bow (of boat or ship) + -man.

  1. The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.