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woodlander

American  
[wood-luhn-der] / ˈwʊd lən dər /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of the woods.


Etymology

Origin of woodlander

First recorded in 1765–75; woodland + -er 1


Example Sentences

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Isoult, of course, as a born woodlander would know the whereabouts of Maulfry's dwelling from any side but the north.

From The Forest Lovers by Maurice Henry Hewlett

Believe I’ll suggest it to the magician—that’s what this woodlander is—and doubtless he’ll attend to that little matter!

From A Daughter of the Forest by Evelyn Raymond

They found the Faith Healer by a little stream, eating bread and honey, and, like an ancient woodlander, 247 drinking from a horn—relic of his rank imposture.

From Northern Lights by Gilbert Parker

He dressed in bottle green, the uniform of a cyclist, and he looked like a rollicking woodlander of the Robin Hood band.

From Golden Lads by Arthur Gleason

"Beatrix, does any woodlander come from the forest to the castle walls and there give signal intended for you alone?"

From The Strong Arm by Robert Barr

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