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Backwoods

//ˈbækˌwʊdz// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the backwoods. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    a remote and undeveloped area wordnet
  3. 3
    A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life. plural, plural-only

    "about that time, you may[…]reckon, if like me you belong to the back-woods, that I began to make up my acquaintance with hard times, and a plenty of them."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From back + woods.

Etymology 2

From back + woods.

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