A person who makes or sells bows (the weapons), particularly in medieval times; an archer or bowmaker.
From 'bow' (the weapon) plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who does something). The term follows the standard English pattern for naming craftspeople.
Medieval bowkers were precision manufacturers—making a strong bow required understanding wood properties, curves, and tension in ways that wouldn't be matched scientifically until centuries later!
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