pannikin — /ˈpænəkən / (say panuhkuhn) noun 1. a small pan or metal cup. –adjective 2. of or relating to someone who acts as though their status and importance are large, when in reality they are not, as pannikin boss, pannikin snob, etc. –phrase 3. off one …
Diminutive — In language structure, a diminutive,[1] or diminutive form (abbreviated dim), is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment.[2][3] It… … Wikipedia
swag — In British thieves slang swag was a thief s plunder or booty; a quantity of goods unlawfully acquired . The term appears in Grose s 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, where one of the definitions is any quantity of goods . James Hardy Vaux,… … Australian idioms
List of works by Colin Thiele — The Complete Bibliography of Colin Thiele, the prolific Australian Children s writer. For his biography, see Colin Thiele. Colin Thiele s literary works ranged from the early twentieth century until the very early twenty first century until just… … Wikipedia
Colin Thiele bibliography — The following is a complete list of books and other writings by Colin Thiele, the prolific Australian children s writer. Contents 1 Children s books 2 Fiction 3 Short Story 4 Educational … Wikipedia
Hanging Rock, New South Wales — Hanging Rock is a locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire.This article is about the gold mining village of Hanging Rock on the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. Hanging Rock is a… … Wikipedia