woolgathering
[woo l-gath-er-ing]
noun
Origin of woolgathering
woolgather
[woo l-gath-er]
verb (used without object)
Origin of woolgather
First recorded in 1840–50; by back formation from woolgathering
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Related Words for woolgathering
bemused, obsessed, fascinated, distracted, engaged, forgetful, engrossed, absorbed, inattentive, careless, sloppy, fantasy, meditation, contemplation, trance, aloofness, reverie, neutrality, objectivity, indifferenceExamples from the Web for woolgathering
Contemporary Examples of woolgathering
His interest in music—or rather, at first, in the free and glamorous lives of musicians—began with much posing and woolgathering.
What Made Charlie Parker Great? Reviewing Stanley Crouch’s Biography on BirdStuart Klawans
September 23, 2013
Historical Examples of woolgathering
Really, God thought with annoyance, this woolgathering—at such a moment!
The WorshippersDamon Francis Knight
Woolgathering, Ben had missed some remark about Artemis' rigging.
Wilderness of SpringEdgar Pangborn
Such strange alleys do my thoughts run along when I am woolgathering in the field.
Tell EnglandErnest Raymond
In a woolgathering way, the animal acknowledged Reuben's feet, but had no time for them.
Wilderness of SpringEdgar Pangborn
Mrs. Ferrall's wits returned nimbly from woolgathering, and she shot a startled, inquiring glance at the girl beside her.
The Fighting ChanceRobert W. Chambers
woolgathering
noun
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