woolgather

verb

wool·​gath·​er ˈwu̇l-ˌga-t͟hər How to pronounce woolgather (audio)
-ˌge-t͟hər
woolgathered; woolgathering; woolgathers
woolgatherer noun

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woolgather was in 1796

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Cite this Entry

“Woolgather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woolgather. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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