Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

rome wasn't built in a day, phrase

An expression implying you cannot get to the end result right away; you have to build up to it.
Dan, you can't go from sitting at a desk all the time to standing all the time; Rome wasn't built in a day.

Added on March 1, 2012 by Brent

French tickle, noun

A ribbed rubber.
Me and the misses bought French tickles from the dime store for our hanky panky extravaganza.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

parlor, noun

Living room.
Let's sit in the parlor.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

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