wold

/wɔld/

Definitions

1. noun

A large area of open country, typically heathland or downland, especially in southern England.

“The wold stretched as far as the eye could see, with patches of gorse and heather”

2. noun

A wild or feral animal, especially a cat or dog.

“The wold that had been living in the woods was a fierce and independent creature”

Synonyms

  • downland
  • heath

Antonyms

  • forest
  • woodland