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sundowner

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sun⋅down⋅er

[suhn-dou-ner]
–noun
1. Chiefly British. an alcoholic drink taken after completing the day's work, usually at sundown.
2. Australian. a tramp or hobo, esp. one who arrives at a homestead near sundown in order to avoid having to work in exchange for shelter.

Origin:
1870–75; sundown + -er 1
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sun·down·er   (sŭn'dou'nər)   
n.  
  1. Australian A vagrant; a tramp.

  2. Chiefly British A drink taken at sundown.

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