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bindle

[bin-dl]
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noun Slang.

a bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo.

Origin of bindle

1895–1900; probably akin to bundle; uncertain if < dialectal source or < German Bündel
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Related Words for bindle

carton, bundle, packet, package, derelict, load, pack, stiff, vagrant, drifter, tramp, transient, vagabond, hobo, guttersnipe, floater, bindle

Examples from the Web for bindle

Historical Examples of bindle

  • "Well, I 'ope 'e looks it," was Bindle's comment as he went out.

    Adventures of Bindle

    Herbert George Jenkins

  • And what are the tenets of your spiritual faith, Mr. Bindle?

    Adventures of Bindle

    Herbert George Jenkins

  • "I'm sorry," remarked Bindle, as Mr. Gupperduck moved towards the door.

    Adventures of Bindle

    Herbert George Jenkins

  • Mr. Gupperduck suddenly turned and addressed himself to Bindle.

    Adventures of Bindle

    Herbert George Jenkins

  • Mrs. Bindle regarded her lodger with admiration tinctured with awe.

    Adventures of Bindle

    Herbert George Jenkins

Word Origin and History for bindle
n.

"tramp's bundle," c.1900, perhaps from bundle (n.) or Scottish dialectal bindle "cord or rope to bind things." Related: Bindlestiff.

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