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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