1. A forest officer appointed to take care of the king's woods; a forester.

2. A sportsman; a hunter. "[The duke] is a better woodman than thou takest him for." (Shak)

3. One who cuts down trees; a woodcutter. "Woodman, spare that tree." (G. P. Morris)

4. One who dwells in the woods or forest; a bushman.

Alternative forms: woodsman.

(11 Mar 1998)

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