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timber king 
a large-scale operator in lumbering (def. 2), especially in logging (def. 2).
See also: logging (def. 2) lumbering (def. 2) lumber king
- 1925 The timber kings of the Pacific Northwest are holding what the "British Columbia Lumberman" is pleased to call the "Loggers' Parliament."
- 1952 Founded in 1800 by Philemon Wright, an early "timber king," Hull and Ottawa were the chief centre of the square timber trade and the succeeding lumber trade during the 19th century.
- 1925 The timber kings of the Pacific Northwest are holding what the "British Columbia Lumberman" is pleased to call the "Loggers' Parliament."