squatterdom

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

n.


the state of being a squatter,or collective word for squatters; the squatter-party.

1866 (circiter). `Political parody':

«The speaker then apologised, the Members cried, Hear, Hear;

And e'en the ranks of squatterdom could scarce forbear to cheer.»

1868. J. Bonwick, `John Batman, Founder of Victoria,' p. 94:

«Writes to another at a distance upon the subject ofsquatterdom.»