brusher

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

n.


a Bushman's name, in certain parts,for a small wallaby which hops about in the bush or scrub withconsiderable speed. «To give brusher,» is a phrase derivedfrom this, and used in many parts, especially of the interiorof Australia, and implies that a man has left without payinghis debts. In reply to the question «Has so-and-so left thetownship? «the answer, «Oh yes, he gave them brusher,» wouldbe well understood in the above sense.

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