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Definition of Howkers
1. howker [n] - See also: howker
Lexicographical Neighbors of Howkers
Literary usage of Howkers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Papers Illustrating the History of the Scots Brigade in the Service of the by James Ferguson, John Scot (1899)
"After discussion thereanent, it is resolved and decided, that the arrival from
sea of one of the said two howkers shall be waited for, and that the officers ..."
2. The Antiquary by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1892)
"... and howkers of Bond ware," etc., in addition. This box contained the "
composition," that is, indenture embodying the by-laws of the company : it has ..."
3. Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of by Chetham Society (1856)
"... of howkers plate One bason and Ewer of silver tOf Preston. " Thomas, sou and
heir of Thomas Astley of Stakes in Livesey, near Blackburn (Descended from ..."
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