Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWLER, int. (See quot.) [′bʌulər, Sc. pron. of Eng. bowler]Arg.1 1933:
The call of “Bowler” in the game of Rounders by the Bowler in the Balk, when he got possession of the ball, stopped all running by the players of the opposing team, whether they were or were not at a Dale.
