Axe Women campaign to get 'lumberjill' in the dictionary - WABI - Dictionary

Maine (WABI) - March is Women’s History Month, and the Axe Women Loggers of Maine are celebrating.

They’re continuing their push to get the word “Lumberjill” recognized.

Lumberjills have played a key role in history, especially here in Maine.

These women and girls work tirelessly in the woods, cutting trees, hauling logs, and other lumber-related jobs.

Alissa Weatherbee, World Champion Lumberjill and Founder of Axe Women Loggers of Maine, tells us they have started a campaign to get the word in the dictionary, where they say it belongs.

New words are added to dictionaries often.

Last year, more than 450 new words were added.

Weatherbee says they have done their research.

In order to add a new word to the dictionary, Merriam-Webster wants to see it commonly used.

“I think that it’s an incredible history and I feel like there’s a lot of people out there now that maybe their grandmas or their great-grandmas had some pretty cool history and they should get the recognition they deserve,” Weatherbee explained.

The 27 women who make up Axe Women Loggers of Maine want you to start using the word.

You can write about it, post it on social media, and tag it on Instagram.

They have contacted Merriam-Webster about their campaign but are still waiting to hear back.

Click here to learn more about the Axe Women Loggers of Maine’s campaign.

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