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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


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To the cupboard, miserable!” and Adrian could not repress a smile at the meekness with which the great woodlander submitted to the little woman’s authority.

From A Daughter of the Forest by Evelyn Raymond

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

The Prior stroked and caressed it, and said: "God bless thee, little woodlander, and may the nuts never fail thee!"

From A Child's Book of Saints by T. H. (Thomas Heath) Robinson

The other woodlander arose the moment the door was closed behind his companion.

From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Tom Bevan

The stranger tried to answer but the effort tired him, and with a beckoning nod to the young nurse, the woodlander led the way back to the table and their own delayed supper.

From A Daughter of the Forest by Evelyn Raymond

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