woolman

[wool-muhn]

noun

plural

woolmen 

1. a person who buys and sells wool; wool dealer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of woolman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wool, man

Example Sentences

Master Woolman at the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, Manny Cohen, said Lewis' great grandfather, grandfather, and his brother, were all Lord Mayors of London.

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Lord Woolman said the "terrible tragedy" of Cerys' death underscored the dangers posed by Class A drugs.

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Fred Mackintosh KC, for McCairn, told Lord Woolman, sitting with Lord Matthews, that the sentencing judge had made mistakes in assessing the culpability of the teenager.

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Lord Woolman added that McCairn was remorseful and had experienced mental health difficulties in custody.

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It’s a point Woolman tries to make on every tour he gives now.

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