Australian slang - an Australian soldier, especially a uniformed recruit of the Army.
c1400 Promp. Parv. 118/1 Deluar or dyggar, fossor.
In New England, "take a digger" means to fall down.
Australian slang - an Australian soldier, especially a uniformed recruit of the Army.
c1400 Promp. Parv. 118/1 Deluar or dyggar, fossor.
In New England, "take a digger" means to fall down.