woolgather

[ wool-gath-er ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to engage in woolgathering.

Origin of woolgather

1
First recorded in 1840–50; by back formation from woolgathering

Other words from woolgather

  • wool·gath·er·er, noun

Words Nearby woolgather

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