WOOLGATHERING

dreamy, moony, woolgathering

(adjective) dreamy in mood or nature; “a woolgathering moment”

woolgathering

(noun) an idle indulgence in fantasy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

woolgathering (usually uncountable, plural woolgatherings)

The gathering of fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.

Indulgence in idle fancies or daydreams.

Source: Wiktionary


Wool"gath`er*ing, a.

Definition: Indulging in a vagrant or idle exercise of the imagination; roaming upon a fruitless quest; idly fanciful.

Wool"gath`er*ing, n.

Definition: Indulgence in idle imagination; a foolish or useless pursuit or design. His wits were a woolgathering, as they say. Burton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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