What does "bindle" mean?

A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.

What is a synonym for "bindle"?

Common synonyms include: bag, baggie, baggie, baggy, bale, bolt.

//ˈbɪndl// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something. Scotland
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
Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine. 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 […]"

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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