swagman

[ swag-muh n ]
/ ˈswæg mən /

noun, plural swag·men. Australian.

a tramp, hobo, or vagabond.
anyone who carries a swag while traveling, as a camper or prospector.

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Origin of swagman

First recorded in 1875–80; swag2 + -man

Words nearby swagman

swagger, swagger coat, swagger stick, swaggering, swaggie, swagman, swahili, swain, swainson's hawk, swainson's thrush, swakara
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British Dictionary definitions for swagman

swagman
/ (ˈswæɡˌmæn, -mən) /

noun plural -men

Australian and NZ informal a labourer who carries his personal possessions in a pack or swag while travelling about in search of work; vagrant workerAlso called: swagger, swaggie
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