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sundowner

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(Australia, obsolete) An itinerant worker, such as a swagman, who arrives at a farm too late in the day to do any work, but readily accepts food and lodging.

(Australia, obsolete) An itinerant worker, a swagman.

(nautical) A sea captain who shows harsh discipline by requiring all hands to be on board by sundown.

(medicine, colloquial) A patient, usually demented, who tends to become agitated in the evening.

(originally colonial slang, especially southern Africa) A cocktail consumed at sunset, or to signify the end of the day.

A cocktail party held in the early evening.

A physician employed by the government who practises for private fees after his official hours.

Any worker who practises for private fees after official hours.

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