warrener

[ wawr-uh-ner, wor- ]

noun

1. the keeper of a rabbit warren.

warrener

/ ˈwɒrənə /

noun

1. obsolete.
   a gamekeeper or keeper of a warren (sense 4)

Word History and Origins

Origin of warrener¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; warren, -er ¹

Example Sentences

One night, Perkes, who was a stout, hale yeoman, and had formerly been warrener to Mrs. Littleton, went to catch conies, with a companion named Poynter, and returned laden with spoil.

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But remember that the warrener pays a high rent, and that therefore his rabbits are as much his property as his sheep.

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Gerard, the warrener, his back to a table on which are flagons, etc. 1st Retainer.

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It was before dawn on New Year’s Day that they reached the cottage of Perks, a warrener or gamekeeper, who had been dismissed from Mrs Littleton’s service for dishonesty.

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Ay, forsooth: but he is as tall a man of his hands as any is between this and his head; he hath fought with a warrener.

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