eagle n.4
(N.Z. prison)the chief officer.
![[NZ]](/static/img/flags/nz.png "New Zealand") | Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 64/1: eagle, the n. 2 the head prison officer on duty, the IC. the eagle’s flying! 'Watch out! The head officer is on the prowl. |
In phrases
1. a visitor has arrived.
| Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 64/1: eagle has landed, the 1 an indication that an inmate’s visit has arrived. |
2. something awaited has arrived, e.g. a consignment of contraband.
| Boobslang [U. Canterbury D.Phil. thesis] 64/1: eagle has landed, the2 an indication that something much anticipated has arrived, e.g. some drugs have been delivered . |