"Bolter" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Bolters [plural]
Etymology: From bolter, an occupational surname for a sifter of flour, or for a maker of bolts. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Bolter (plural Bolters)
  1. A surname originating as an occupation. Wikipedia link: Bolter
    Sense id: en-Bolter-en-name-Ng4uA~tx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

Inflected forms

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