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bogman

bogman

9.9
A human body naturally preserved in wet peat for a long time
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔɡˌmæn/
  • UK
: hombre de la turbera
  • Several bogmen have been discovered across Europe.

Examples

  • The bogman discovered in the ancient peat bog was remarkably well-preserved after centuries.

  • The bogman found in Denmark dates back to the Iron Age.

  • The ancient bogman was discovered by archaeologists during a dig in northern Europe.

  • Visitors to the museum were fascinated by the well-preserved features of the bogman on display.

  • Scientists studied the clothing and hair of the bogman to learn about life in the Iron Age.

  • Archaeologists studied the remains of the bogman to learn about life thousands of years ago.

  • The bogman found in Ireland provided important insights into the Iron Age culture.

Synonyms

body
vsbogman
∞ 1.6

The dead remains of a person or animal

is a human remain naturally preserved in peat bogs for thousands of years

Surface Forms

bogman singular
bogmen plural

Morphology

bogman = bog + man (semi-transparent) = bog + man

The components 'bog' + 'man' are clear, but the specialized archaeological sense 'a body preserved in a bog' is a domain-specific meaning not obvious from the components to a general learner.

Etymology

Bogman comes from bog + man, where bog comes from an old Irish word meaning 'soft, wet ground' and man means 'person'. In northern Europe, some human bodies are naturally kept in peat bogs for thousands of years, so a bogman is a human body found and kept in a bog.