possie

Definitions

noun Australia, New Zealand, military slang A firing position.
noun Australia, New Zealand, colloquial A position or place, especially one that is advantageous.

From position +‎ -ie (“diminutive suffix”).

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They found such seclusion most satisfactory on these turbulent days of movement, except for occasional visits to see that no blighted trooper was trying to beat a fellow for his "possie" in the hold.

The Tale of a Trooper 1930
"possie" underneath two lifeboats and was sleeping soundly.

The Tale of a Trooper 1930
Killer has been holding back such marvelous fuckery from her possie….

Regretsy – Goldstinker 2010
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Is there a man hunt on for that NuFred -- a possie of hooded fixters track standing in the night?

Sexy and Bold: Life on the Street BikeSnobNYC 2009
However, all things considered, because I am just that kinda gal: thanks a bunch to De Lay and his possie.

Think Progress » Desperate for Supporters, DeLay Turns to Stephen Colbert 2006
M. O'BRIEN: So if you're a country guy, do you call it a faux pas or a foxy possie (ph)?

CNN Transcript Apr 11, 2006 2006
"Not a bad possie," said George, looking round the village.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, January 29, 1919 Various
It was the pleasantest possie Mac had ever found it his privilege to occupy.

The Tale of a Trooper 1930