gully-raker

gully-raker
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: gully (II)
1. Australia : a thief who steals stray or unbranded cattle
2. Australia : a large stockwhip

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gullˈy-raker noun (Aust)
A cattle thief
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Main Entry:gully

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  • gully-raker — /ˈgʌli reɪkə/ (say gulee raykuh) noun Colloquial 1. someone who gully rakes. 2. a stockwhip. 3. a severe rainstorm causing a high run off …  

  • Gully-raker — (history) 1. person who steals stock; 2. stock whip …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • gully-raker — Australian Slang (history) 1. person who steals stock; 2. stock whip …   English dialects glossary

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