magra

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

n.


aboriginal name for the sling orpouch in which the gins carry their children on their backs.

1845. R. Howitt, `Australia,' p. 185:

«Other lesser brats were in magras, gipsy-like, at theirmothers' backs.»

On p. 191, Mr. Howitt uses the form «mogra.»