Definition of "hoveller" []

• One who assists in saving life and property from a wreck; a coast boatman. (noun)

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• "Pritchard's most interesting chapter, in which the best authorities are quoted at length, is convincing that the word 'hoveller' is derived from _hobelier_ (_hobbe_, [Greek] _hippos_, Gaelic _coppal_) and signifies 'a coast watchman, 'or' look-out man, 'who, by horse"
• "In the olden time the owners of these nautical huts dwelt in them, hence the name of "hoveller" which is used at the present day."
• "Oliver, and Long Eliza that married Treleaven the hoveller, and"