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woodlander

[woo d-luh n-der]

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noun

an inhabitant of the woods.

Origin of woodlander

First recorded in 1765–75; woodland + -er¹

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for woodlander

Historical Examples of woodlander

The other woodlander arose the moment the door was closed behind his companion.
Sea-Dogs All!
Tom Bevan
The woodlander hesitated a moment as if he were considering.
A Daughter of the Forest
Evelyn Raymond
The first was a Woodlander, tall and gaunt, striding beside his ass, whose panniers were laden with p. 27charcoal.
The Roots of the Mountains
William Morris
When he woke he saw that he had wandered far, and was glad when he came to a woodlander's cottage.
The Divine Adventure etc. (Works vol. 4)
Fiona Macleod
Beatrix, does any woodlander come from the forest to the castle walls and there give signal intended for you alone?
The Strong Arm
Robert Barr