3. Hence, to carry on any contraband trade. [Eng.]

Owl"er (?), n. [From Owl, v. i.] One who owls; esp., one who conveys

contraband goods. See Owling, n. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] T. Brown.

Owl"er*y (?), n.; pl. Owleries (&?;). An abode or a haunt of owls.

Owl"et (?), n. [Dim. of owl. Cf. Howlet.] (Zoöl.) A small owl;

especially, the European species (Athene noctua), and the California

flammulated owlet (Megascops flammeolus).

Owlet moth (Zoöl.), any noctuid moth.

Owl"-eyed` (?), a. Having eyes like an owl's.

Owl"ing, n. [From Owl, v. i.] (O. Eng. Law) The offense of transporting

wool or sheep out of England contrary to the statute formerly existing.

Blackstone.

Owl"ish, a. Resembling, or characteristic of, an owl.

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