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bindle

[ bin-dl ]

/ ˈbɪn dl /

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noun Slang.

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

Words nearby bindle

binding, binding energy, binding post, binding rafter, binding strake, bindle, bindle stiff, bindweed, bine, binet, binet-simon scale

Origin of bindle

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for bindle

"He'll make him cry," said Mrs. Bindle with conviction, hugging Little Joe closer and increasing the swaying movement.
Mrs. Bindle|Hebert Jenkins
Mrs. Bindle's lips tightened, as if she were striving to restrain the angry words that were eager to leap out.
Mrs. Bindle|Hebert Jenkins
Mrs. Bindle was opposite, where she had planted herself to keep watch.
Adventures of Bindle|Herbert George Jenkins
Bindle was particularly cautioned to see that there were no "carryings on," whereat he winked reassuringly.
Adventures of Bindle|Herbert George Jenkins

Bindle turned and left the room, his niece Millie following him out into the passage.
Adventures of Bindle|Herbert George Jenkins