The Collaborative International Dictionary
Howker
Howker \How"ker\, n. (Naut.) Same as Hooker.
Wiktionary
howker
n. (context nautical English) (alternative form of hooker English)
Usage examples of "howker".
Bass had been repeatedly assured by knowledgeable-sounding men that the River Ban, though too shallow the most of its length for ships of the battle line or large merchanters, would easily pass doggers, howkers, bugalets, belandres, pinks, luggers, and all manner of smaller craft.