Leatherstocking en · NOUN
Etymology
Nickname of Natty Bumppo, the protagonist of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, who grew up with Native Americans and adopted their customs; from leather + stocking.
Meanings
- A man who develops survival skills in order to live in the wild, away from civilization.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherstockings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |