Obs. [a. Ger. fucker: see FOGGER, FOOKER.] A capitalist, financier.

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1630.  R. Johnson, Relations of the Most Famous Kingdoms, etc., 72. Some great Fowker or Agent for a whole Kingdome, for Genoa, Antwerp, Brussels, or other Cities, may surpasse us for usury, and supposition of wealth.

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