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
- 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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