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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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