woodlander
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of woodlander
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 Hewlett, Maurice Henry
As, according to the proverb, the woodlander sees nothing of the wood for its trees, so those who live in the world know nothing of it.
From Prose Fancies (Second Series) by Le Gallienne, Richard
Why, only yesterday, it seemed, Hugh Dutton was the very type of a stalwart woodlander, with the grace of a finished and untiring scholar, making the man unique.
From A Daughter of the Forest by Raymond, Evelyn
"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 Barr, Robert
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 Parker, Gilbert
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