"black stump" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} black stump
  1. (Australia) An imaginary marker at the edge of civilised land. Tags: Australia Derived forms: beyond the black stump, this side of the black stump
    Sense id: en-black_stump-en-noun-VpM8hkHc Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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