autem bawler
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Meaning · English
A parson.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At last Job explained the cause of my appearance; viz. his wish to pacify Dawson's conscience by dressing up one of the pals, whom the sinner could not recognise, as an "autem bawler," and so obtaining him the benefit of the clergy without endangering the gang by his confession.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “autem bawler” mean?
A parson.
Is “autem bawler” formal or informal?
autem bawler is generally archaic, slang.