Associations to the word «Woolgathering»

Wiktionary

WOOLGATHERING, noun. Gathering fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.
WOOLGATHERING, noun. Indulging in idle fancies or daydreams.

Dictionary definition

WOOLGATHERING, noun. An idle indulgence in fantasy.
WOOLGATHERING, adjective. Dreamy in mood or nature; "a woolgathering moment".

Wise words

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