— boodler , n.
/boohd"l/ , n. , v. , boodled, boodling . Slang.
n.
1. the lot, pack, or crowd: Send the whole boodle back to the factory.
2. a large quantity of something, esp. money: He's worth a boodle.
3. a bribe or other illicit payment, esp. to or from a politician; graft.
4. stolen goods; loot; booty; swag.
5. kit and boodle . See kit 1 (def. 8).
v.i.
6. to obtain money dishonestly, as by bribery or swindling.
[ 1615-25, Amer.; boedel property ]