Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

rheumatism medicine, phrase

/ru-ma-tiz-um/

Strong alcoholic drink, often whiskey based. May also be a synonym for "snake bite medicine."
Son, pour me another glass of my Rheumatism Medicine before my symptoms flare up again.

Added on May 14, 2011 by Cheryl S

penny weight, noun

A very tiny measurement of weight.
She's so tiny she cannot weigh any more than a penny weight.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter

slacks, noun

A pair of common dress pants typically of darker color, or black. Worn for special occasions such as church, dinner parties, or yard darts.
A pair of common dress pants typically of darker color, or black. Worn for special occasions such as church, dinner parties, or YarDarts.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

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