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D's #1

daks
noun trousers (from tradename)
Darl
noun term of endearment; contraction of "Darling"
deadset
adjective absolute; certain; without doubt
`He's a deadset wanker'
derro
noun derelict (US `bum')
`He's turned into a fair dinkum old derro'
Dingo, Ernie
proper noun Popular Australian Aboriginal media star/actor
dinkum
adjective genuine; true (see also 'fair dinkum')

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