Bindle
/ˈbɪndəl/noun
A bundle of belongings, often used by transients or hobos.
Did you know?The term 'bindle' is believed to have originated from the German word 'Binde', meaning 'to bind', linking it to the act of binding one's possessions together for a journey or escape.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bindō
“to bind or tie together”
Old High German
OHG
binda
“a band or binding”
Middle Low German
MLG
binde
“to bind or to tie”
19th Century
English
bindle
“a slang term for a bundle of belongings, particularly used by itinerant workers or hobos.”