Definition of "swagman" []

• Australian A man who seeks casual work while traveling about carrying his swag. (noun)

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• "The existence of the swagman is the happiest vagrant's life in the world."
• "In any case, though I had not thought about the matter before, I guess the jolly swagman was a sheep rustler, wasn't he?"
• "Also characteristic of swagman attire was a hat strung with corks to ward off flies."