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boulter [bohl-ter] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a long, stout fishing line with several hooks attached.
Origin of boulter First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain Examples from the Web for boulter Historical Examples of boulter
He would go to Jobling and Boulter and put the matter in their hands.
John Galsworthy
But once past Boulter’s Lock, the scenery improves with every hundred yards.
G. E. Mitton
Released once on promising to enter the army, he, like Boulter, deserted.
The Great North Road: York to Edinburgh
Charles G. Harper
We had tea at Milty’s at four and I think Mrs. Boulter is real mean.
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Davy, arriving home at nine o’clock from the Boulter place, explained why.
Lucy Maud Montgomery