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Meaning of backwoodsman

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backwoodsman

noun

Definitions

  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. (UK politics) 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.