sundowner
sun·downer (-do̵u′nər)
noun
Etymology: sundown + -er: from habitually arriving at a stock farm too late for work but early enough to receive a night's lodging and food
Austral., Informal a tramp or vagrant- Brit., Informal an alcoholic drink taken at sunset
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Etymology: from requiring return from shore leave by sundown
Naut., Slang an officer who is a strict disciplinarian
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