deerwood en · NOUN
Etymology
From deer + wood.
Meanings
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An area of woodland where deer can be found.
No one be^([sic]) permitted in the deerwoods UNTIL three hours before the time set to hunt. This word "until" reverses the meaning of the sentence.
1953, Pennsylvania Game News, volume 24, page 58:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deerwoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |