| Word | beyond the black stump |
|---|---|
| Description | beyond the limits of settled and therefore civilized, life - Australian This phrase comes from the custom of using a fire-blackened stump of wood as a marker when giving directions to travelers. beyond the limits of settled and therefore civilized, life - |
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