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woodsman

English

Etymology

From woods +? -man. Compare earlier woodman.

Noun

woodsman (plural woodsmen)

  1. A man who lives and works in woodland; a forester or woodman.
  2. (attributive) Designating a group of sports related to forestry culture, including axe throwing, wood splitting, wood chopping, axe cutting, chainsaw cutting, pulpwood tossing, log rolling and decking, pole climbing, and fire building.

See also

  • woodman

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backwoodsman

English

Etymology

backwoods +? man

Noun

backwoodsman (plural backwoodsmen)

  1. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
  2. An uncivilized person.
  3. (informal, UK politics) A Peer who is seldom present in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, who may be encouraged to attend when a very important vote is expected.

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See also

  • woodsman
  • frontiersman

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