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Definition of Backwoodsman
1. Noun. A man who lives on the frontier.
Generic synonyms: Pioneer
Specialized synonyms: Boone, Daniel Boone, Carson, Christopher Carson, Kit Carson, Crockett, David Crockett, Davy Crockett
Definition of Backwoodsman
1. n. A man living in the forest in or beyond the new settlements, especially on the western frontiers of the older portions of the United States.
Definition of Backwoodsman
1. Noun. A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences. ¹
2. Noun. An uncivilized person. ¹
3. Noun. (informal) 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backwoodsman
1. [n BACKWOODSMEN]
Medical Definition of Backwoodsman
1. A men living in the forest in or beyond the new settlements, especially on the western frontiers of the older portions of the United States. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Backwoodsman
Literary usage of Backwoodsman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Annual Register, Or General Repository of History, Politics, and by Andrew Kippis, William Godwin, George Robinson (1820)
"The backwoodsman and his FAMILY floating down the OHIO. [From The backwoodsman,
an American Poem, by Mr. PAULSON. ..."
2. Personal Narrative of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio by Elias Pym Fordham, Frederic Austin Ogg (1906)
"... in Illinois — Acts of Congress regarding Illinois — A projected trip up the
Red River — Character of the backwoodsman — High regard for Englishmen — The ..."
3. The Monthly Review by Charles William Wason (1832)
"... possesses to the support of an enlightened people. ART. II.—Statistical Sketches
of Upper Canada, for the Use of Emigrants. By A backwoodsman, pp.120. ..."
4. Kettell, Samuel: Specimens of American Poetry by Samuel Kettell (1829)
"THE backwoodsman. 'T WAS sunset's hallow'd time—and such an eve Might almost
tempt an angel heaven to leave. Never did brighter glories greet the eye, ..."
5. Men of Our Times; Or, Leading Patriots of the Day: Being Narratives of the by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1868)
"ical Courage —The backwoodsman President and the Diplomatists—Significance of
his Presidential ... backwoodsman ..."
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