bindleとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源 1

Unknown; compare 古期英語 bindele (“a binding, a tying”) from bindan (“to bind”), and bundle. Additionally, compare mister from master.

名詞

bindle (plural bindles)

1. (now Scotland) A length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.

語源 2

Probably a corruption of bundle; perhaps influenced by the preceding word bindle meaning "length of cord used to bind something".

名詞

bindle (plural bindles)

1. (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.
   • 2006, Cormac McCarthy, The Road, New York, N.Y.: Alfred A[braham] Knopf, →ISBN:

     [L]astly he made a bindle in a plastic tarp of some cans of juice and cans of fruit and cans of vegetables […]

2. (Canada, US, slang) Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

同意語

• (bag of possessions): swag, swag bag (British, Australian)
• (bundle containing narcotics): baggie, baggy, deck

上位語

• bag, sack

派生語

参照

アナグラム

• Dęblin, blinde