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bull of the woods

American  

noun

  1. the foreman of a logging operation.


Etymology

Origin of bull of the woods

First recorded in 1915–20

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Another bull of the woods, Albert Gadwah, 79, showed up wearing a brand- new red shirt, size extra large.

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