• Backwoodsman

    Origin

    backwoods + man

    Full definition of backwoodsman

    Noun

    backwoodsman

    (plural backwoodsmen)
    1. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
    2. An uncivilized person.
    3. (informal, political) A Peer who is seldom present in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, who may be encouraged to attend when a very important vote is expected.
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