Synonyms for bushman

Grammar : Noun

Spell : boo sh-muh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʊʃ mən

Définition of bushman

Origin : 1785, from South African Dutch boschjesman, literally "man of the bush," from boschje, from Dutch bosje, diminutive of bosch, bos (see bush (n.)).

As in aborigine : noun first inhabitant

Example sentences :

Hal did not need any coaching in the manners or ways of a bushman.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

The Bushman gave a puzzled glance, first at one sister and then at the other.
Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

"I'll tell you what I'm going to do," I said to Bushman when we got in our tent.
Extract from : « Pushed and the Return Push » by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols, (AKA Quex)

I'll keep young Bushman with me, and my groom with our horses.
Extract from : « Pushed and the Return Push » by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols, (AKA Quex)

Even Bushmen, or at least natives with some Bushman blood in them, are not wanting.
Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce

The Bushman suggested a course, of which, not only the Makololo, but Congo approved.
Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid

The Bushman did as he was desired, but the Bechuanas only reiterated their previous statement.
Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid

Arend turned and looked in the direction the Bushman was pointing.
Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid

The Bushman had not been injured in falling into the pit, as may be supposed.
Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid

“You think a big sight too much of yourself,” rejoined the Bushman.
Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid

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