BALK
Balk, v. i. Etym: [Prob. from D. balken to bray, bawl.]
Defn: To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.
BALKER
Balk"er, n. Etym: [See 2d Balk.]
Defn: One who, or that which balks.
BALKER
Balk"er, n. Etym: [See last Balk.]
Defn: A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass; a conder; a huer.
BALKINGLY
Balk"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In manner to balk or frustrate.
BALKISH
Balk"ish, a.
Defn: Uneven; ridgy. [R.] Holinshed.