puck, charlie charm

puck, charlie charm
Australian Slang
whimsical character in Strine folklore, about whom many amusing anecdotes are told. Charlie Puck is famous for having introduced the popular sport of sheep-stealing. Mentioned in the national anthem ('Where sat Charlie Cahrm Puck you've got in your tucker bag?')

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