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noun
One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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noun
A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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noun
Someone who attacks without warning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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noun
A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Confederate soldier
noun
a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hillbilly
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Broader terms: rustic
History
From bush + whacker.
