"Describing the real swagger, clad in flannel shirt, moleskin trowsers, and what were once thick boots."
1890. `The Century,' vol. xli. p. 624 (`Century'):
"Under the name of swagger or sundowner the tramp, as he moves from station to station in remote districts, in supposed search for work, is a recognized element of society."
1893. `Otago Witness,' Dec. 21, p. 6, col. 3:
"Once a footsore swagger came along, and having gone to the house to ask for `tucker,' soon returned. He took his swag from his shoulders and leant it against the Tree; then he busied himself gathering the small sticks and dried leaves lying about on every side."
1896. `The Argus,' March 23, p.5, col. 1:
"The minister's house is the sure mark for every stone-broke swagger in search of clothes or victuals."
1896. `Southern Standard' (New Zealand), [page not given]:
"An ardent young lady cyclist of Gore, who goes very long journeys on her machine, was asked by a lady friend if she was not afraid of swaggers on the road. `Afraid of them?' she said, `why, I take tea with them!'"
1896. `The Champion,' Jan. 4, p. 3, col. 3: