Associations to the word «Backwoodsman»

Wiktionary

BACKWOODSMAN, noun. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
BACKWOODSMAN, noun. An uncivilized person.
BACKWOODSMAN, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

BACKWOODSMAN, noun. A man who lives on the frontier.

Wise words

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