English Explanatory Dictionary

Bowdler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

Bowdler

Etymology

As "de Boelare", the surname dates back to the 11th century, from the name of a town, "Boelare" (now known as "Nederboelare"). Descends from Baldwin de Boelare, who was of a Flemish family and whose surname was variously recorded "de Boulers", "de Boullers", "de Bollers" or "de Bullers" when he came to England, as phonetic variations; this variation appeared later. Alternatively, from the name of some ancient employment; may be related to buddler.

Derived words

bowdlerism bowdlerization bowdlerize bowdlerizer
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