Definitions For Bindle

Etymology 1

; compare Old English bindele, , a binding, a tying,“” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2nd Ed.; 1989] and bundle.

Noun

BINDLE (plural BINDLEs) (now, _, Scots) Any given length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.

Etymology 2

carries a bindle on the end of a stick.]] ]] Probably a corruption of bundle; perhaps influenced by the preceding word bindle meaning "length of cord used to bind something".“” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2nd Ed.; 1989]

Pronunciation

(RP) , /ˈbɪndl/, , (audio stream unavailable)

Noun

BINDLE (plural BINDLEs) (US, and, Canada, _, slang) A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll. (US, and, Canada, _, slang) Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

Synonyms

bag of possessions swag, swag bag bundle containing narcotics baggie, baggy, deck

Hypernyms

bag, sack

Derived terms

bindlestiff bindleman

Translations

Dutch: knapzak French: balluchon Polish: węzełek, m Russian: кото́мка

Anagrams

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