ˈrabbit-o Austral. slang.
Also Rabbit-O, rabbit-oh.
[f. rabbit n.1 + -o2.]
An itinerant seller of rabbits as food. Also attrib.
| [1908 T. E. Spencer Budgeree Ballads 84 When I ought to think of bizness, I can only think of you, And instead of ‘Rabbit-oh!’ I sings out ‘Liza!’] 1911 A. Wright Gambler's Gold 75 Engaged in the hopeless task of trying to win the Rabbit-O man's money. 1945 K. Tennant Time enough Later x. 150 Mrs. Drew knew all about her neighbours from the butcher and the grocer and the rabbit-o. 1975 Sydney Morning Herald 9 Apr. 1 Now 65, he is probably the last rabbit-oh in Sydney. |