Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

ice box

Refrigerator. Often used to store goods from the local market that once required quick consumption or pickling to retain their freshness.
I'll put this head of crisp lettuce in the ice box to prevent it from wilting as fast.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

make water, phrase

The need or action to use the restroom with the intent of urinating; to pee.
Would you please excuse me for a moment to make water.

Added on August 10, 2012 by danielslaughter

pretner

/pret-ner/

A common lazy mispronunciation of "Pretty Near."
I'm pretner exhausted this fine evening.

Added on May 8, 2011 by Terra M.

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