Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of HAWKER

Pronunciation:  'hokur

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
  2. [n]  someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
 

HAWKER is a 6 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: falconer, packman, peddler, pedlar, pitchman
 
 See Also: chapman, crier, hunter, huntsman, marketer, muffin man, sandboy, seller, trafficker, vender, vendor

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Hawk"er\, n.
    One who sells wares by crying them in the street; hence, a
    peddler or a packman.
    
    
  2. \Hawk"er\, v. i.
    To sell goods by outcry in the street. [Obs.] --Hudibras.
    
    
  3. \Hawk"er\, n. [Cf. AS. hafecere. See 1st {Hawk}.]
    A falconer.
    
    
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY