poler

noun — 3 senses

poler

noun

/ˈpəʊlə(ɹ)/

Etymology From pole + -er.

1

One who propels a boat using a pole.

2

A horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle.

poler

noun

Etymology See poller.

1

Obsolete An extortioner.

  • the Poler and Exacter of Fees1625, Francis [Bacon], “Of Judicature”, in The Essayes […], 3rd edition, London: […] Iohn Haviland for Hanna Barret, →OCLC, page 322:

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