Definition of backwoodsman:

part of speech: noun

One who inhabits the far- off woods in America.

Usage examples:

• The Consul, Mr. Cowan, is a good fellow, and Mr. Lightfoot, his chum, is a real backwoodsman full of histories of adventures, fights, " natives," and wars in many lands. Sarah Macnaughtan in "My War Experiences in Two Continents".

• The old backwoodsman started on hearing it. Mayne Reid in "The White Squaw".

• The backwoodsman however, did not avail himself of it. Mayne Reid in "The White Squaw".

• " Nelatu," said the backwoodsman you've done me a great sarvice. Mayne Reid in "The White Squaw".