squatting

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

adj.


1847. L. Leichhardt, `Overland Expedition' (Introd.), p. 13:

«During my recent excursions through the squatting districts,

I had accustomed myself to a comparatively wild life.»

1847. J. D. Lang, `Cooksland,' p. 268:

«The large extent of land occupied by each Squatting Station.»

1890. `The Argus,' June 7, p. 4, col. 2:

«A gathering of the squatting and bush life of Australia.»

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