Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

spoken for, phrase

To be Engaged.
She is spoken for in marriage.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

bureau, noun

/byour-o/

Another term for a dresser or 'chest of drawers.'
You will find it in the second drawer in my bureau.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Cherilyn D.

snit, noun

Bad mood.
She was not such a snit, she didn't even say hello.

Added on June 30, 2016 by Jillian B

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