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Thread #36002   Message #494647
Posted By: Stiofáin
29-Jun-01 - 07:54 AM
Thread Name: Waltzing Mathilda Aussie Slang Words
Subject: Waltzing Mathilda Aussie Slang Words
Hi,

I'm sure this has been discussed about 714 times in here, but the search option gave a mountain of threads about 10 times this number, so I'll ask again:

Can someone explain to me some of the words used in "Waltzing Mathilda" --

- "Waltzing Mathilda": AFAIK slang expression for "rambling across the outback", right? - "Swagman": A Robber / A Highwayman? - "Billabong": A dry river or something? - "Coulibah Tree": What kind of tree is that? - "Jumbuck": What the hell? - "Tuckerbag": A rucksack? - "Stockman": Some kind of sheriff / policeman?

Thanks in advance, Stiofáin