Etymology

dilly bag

Today it means: A traditional Australian Aboriginal string bag, made from twisted bark fibres and used for gathering food. Full definition →

Yagara dili
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  1. Yagara · borrowed fromdili
  2. Yagara · borrowed fromdili
  3. English todaydilly bag

Borrowed from Yagara dili (“coarse grass; small fibre bag or basket”).

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