BINDLE

Etymology 1

Noun

bindle (plural bindles)

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

Etymology 2

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 (British, Australian)

• (bundle containing narcotics): baggie, baggy, deck

Hypernyms

• bag, sack

Anagrams

• blinde

Source: Wiktionary



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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