The Drover's Wife

The Drover's Wife Glossary

she-oak

a species of evergreen tree native to Australia

squatter

person who settles on a land without title, right or payment of rent

drover

person who drives sheep/cattle to the market

'ĺ'll have him'

I will kill him

extricate

to free/release

swagman

tramp, hobo, vagabond

pram

baby carriage

possums

kangaroo

veranda

a covered outdoor porch

mongrel

mixed breed

aborigine

the native people of Australia

bullock

a young bull

designs

plans for (usually bad)

marked

very pronounced, obvious

club

a large stick

cheque

check

bush

the wild country of Australia

smartens

cleans up and dresses nicely

stockyard

the place where the cattle are kept

spring

jump to, quickly arise

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