old chum

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

n.


Not in common use: the oppositeto a new chum.

1846. C. P. Hodgson, `Reminiscences of Australia,' p. 366:

«`New chum,' in opposition to `old chum.' The former`cognomen' peculiarizing [sic] the newly-arrived emigrant;the latter as a mark of respect attached to the moreexperienced colonist.»

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