SHIRALEE

Etymology

Noun

shiralee (plural shiralees)

(uncommon) Burden; load.

(in particular, Australia, colloquial, dated) A type of swag that when rolled up resembles a leg of mutton, carried over the shoulder, usually with another load on the chest to balance it.

Synonyms

• (swag): matilda

Anagrams

• Aleshire

Source: Wiktionary



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