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woolgather Definition

wool·gather (-gat̸h′ər)

intransitive verb

to engage in idle or aimless daydreaming, speculation, etc.

Etymology: from the practice of wandering to gather tufts of wool caught on thorns and hedges

woolgather Related Forms
wool′·gath′·erer noun wool′·gath′·er·ing noun

Browse dictionary entries near woolgather

  1. ‹ woolfell
  2. ‹ Woolf
  3. ‹ woolen
  4. ‹ wool stapler
  5. ‹ wool sponge
  6. ‹ wool fat
  7. ‹ wool
  8. ‹ woofer
  9. ‹ woof
  10. ‹ wooer
  1. woolgrower ›
  2. woolhat ›
  3. woolly ›
  4. woolly aphid ›
  5. woolly bear ›
  6. woolly-headed ›
  7. Woolman ›
  8. woolpack ›
  9. woolsack ›
  10. woolshed ›