moorsman

/ˈmɔrzˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who tends or lives on the moors, typically as a gamekeeper or shepherd.

“The moorsman had been living on the remote moors for over a decade, and knew its every nook and cranny.”

2. noun

A person who tends to moors, especially a gamekeeper or a shepherd.

“The moorsman was responsible for monitoring the moor for any signs of poaching.”

Synonyms

  • game warden
  • gamekeeper
  • shepherd

Antonyms

  • urban dweller