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oreades, F. (Seequotation, 1845. It forms a valuable tinder forkindling a fire in the bush, and is largely employed for thatpurpose. 273: The platypus is covered with fur like an otter, and has fourwebbed feet, like those of a duck, and a black duck-like bill.

Caley) calls it in his notes `Bristle Bird. Brunton Stephens, `Black Gin,' p. 3: The despised old chum bought his swag, `humped it,' grumbledof course. See Tattoo.