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noun
A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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noun
A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, slang
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noun
Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, slang
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History
Unknown; compare Old English bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.
Probably a corruption of bundle; perhaps influenced by the preceding word bindle meaning "length of cord used to bind something".
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
