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woodkern

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈwʊdkɝn/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwʊdkɜːn/

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noun

Meaning 1

In medieval Ireland, a bandit operating in the forest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From wood + kern. Calque of Irish ceithearn choille.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: ceithearn choille — bandit operating in the forest