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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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The woodlander hesitated a moment as if he were considering.

From A Daughter of the Forest by Raymond, Evelyn

He’s a woodlander and wiser even than she is.

From A Daughter of the Forest by Raymond, Evelyn

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

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 Raymond, Evelyn

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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