Associations to the word «Swagman»

Wiktionary

SWAGMAN, noun. (Australia) (historical) An itinerant person who walks from farm to farm carrying a swag and seeking work, often in exchange for food and lodging.
SWAGMAN, noun. (US) (slang) A fence, a middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

Dictionary definition

SWAGMAN, noun. An itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work.

Wise words

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