A Swanndri - the heavy woollen bush shirt, NZ's rugged rural uniform.
"Chuck your swannie on, it's brass monkeys."
"A good swannie lasts thirty years."
Everyday Objects · New Zealand slang
Swannie
Origin & notes
Iconic NZ bush garment.
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