Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

rotary, noun

A telephone. Originated from an old technology where pins and gears would have to be physically rotated on a device to place a phone call through to a switchboard center.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

fancy, verb

/fan-see/

To admire or take interest in.
I quite fancy your slacks as they have nice buckles.

Added on November 1, 2011 by danielslaughter

pipsqueak, noun

/pip-squeak/

A small person; small in stature.
Johnny is a little pipsqueak.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bob P.

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