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autem bawler

British rogues' cant from the 17th–18th centuries.

ˈɔˌtɛm ˈbɔlɚ58 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·May 3, 2026Globalcasual

British rogues' cant from the 17th–18th centuries. 'Autem' was cant for a church, so an 'autem bawler' was a preacher who harangued (bawled) from the pulpit. The phrase carried a mocking, irreverent register, implying the clergyman was all noise and little substance.

The congregation ignored the autem bawler's sermon and dozed through every word.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(slang, archaic, rare) A parson.

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