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Bindle

//ˈbɪndl// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something. Scotland
  2. 2
    A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll. Canada, US, slang

    "[L]astly he made a bindle in a plastic tarp of some cans of juice and cans of fruit and cans of vegetables […]"

  3. 3
    Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine. Canada, US, slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

Unknown; compare Old English bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.

Etymology 2

Probably a corruption of bundle; perhaps influenced by the preceding word bindle meaning "length of cord used to bind something".

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