snailey

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

n.


bullock with horn slightly curled.

1884. Rolf Boldrewood, `Melbourne Memories,' c. ix. p. 68:

«Snaileys and poleys, old and young, coarse and fine, theywere a mixed herd in every sense.»

1891. Rolf Boldrewood, `A Sydney-side Saxon,' p. 133:

«There's a snaily Wallanbah bullock I haven't seen this twoyears.»