Bindle

/ˈbɪndəl/ noun

Definition

A bundle carried by a traveling person, typically consisting of possessions tied in cloth and slung over the shoulder.

Etymology

From Old English 'bindan' (to bind) + diminutive suffix '-le'. Associated with hobos and wanderers, the term became iconic of Depression-era itinerant workers in America.

Kelly Says

The classic image of a hobo with a bindle tied to a stick became such a cultural symbol that it's instantly recognizable—but real hobos often traveled with much less romantic reality than the cartoons suggested!

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