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Lead Swinger ˈledˌswiŋə(R Noun Etymology Lead Iv Swinger Swings

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\ˈledˌswiŋə(r)\ noun
Etymology: lead (IV) + swinger (one that swings); perhaps from the belief of some sailors that the leadsman's job is an easy one
chiefly Australia :
shirker
,
slacker
; especially :
malingerer

 < the sick and the lame, the halt and the lead-swinger — I.L.Idriess >

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