turtler
(ˈtɜːtlə(r))
[f. turtle n.2 + -er1.]
1. A person, or a vessel, engaged in turtling; a turtle-catcher.
| 1697 W. Dampier Voy. (1729) I. 395 The Jamaica Turtlers have such [nets]. 1707 Sloane Jamaica I. p. lvi, The Turtlers who furnish the island with Turtle, may be reckoned among the trading ships. 1831 J. Porter Sir E. Seaward's Narr. II. 91 The turtlers returned with twenty-six. 1898 Blackw. Mag. July 62/2 He had made acquaintance..with Florida wreckers, Tortuga turtlers, and Labrador eggers. |
2. A seller of turtle.
| 1740 New Hist. Jamaica vii. 180 No Butcher or Turtler shall sell any Meat or Turtle by Retail. |