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bil·ly1
/ˈbilē/
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nounAUSTRALIAN•NEW ZEALAND
a tin or enamel cooking pot with a lid and a wire handle, for use when camping.
"Roger had our fire going and the billy boiling" Phrases
boil the billy
make tea. "they boil the billy for a morning cup of tea"
swing the billy
prepare to make tea, especially as an act of hospitality.
Origin
mid 19th cent
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GreenHatter ∙ Shared April 29, 2023 at 12:02 AM
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