CALLER


Meaning of CALLER in English

I. cal·ler ˈkälər adjective

Etymology: Middle English callour, probably alteration of calvur

1. Scotland : fresh

caller fish

caller herrings

2. Scotland : cool , refreshing

blessed by the caller upland air — R.P.Kennedy

II. call·er ˈkȯlə(r) noun

( -s )

: one that calls: as

a. : one that makes the calls for a square dance

b. : one that announces train departures and arrivals in a railroad waiting room

c. : callboy

d. : an announcer of winning numbers in a gambling establishment — called also floorman

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