boyla

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n. aboriginal word for a sorcerer.


1865. W. Howitt, `Discovery in Australia,' vol. i. p. 384:

«The absolute power of boylas or evil sorcerers . . . hechanted gloomily: – – Oh, wherefore would they eat the muscles?

Now boylas storm and thunder make.

Oh, wherefore would they eat the muscles ?»