Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

smitten

A grand desire for something, or someone.
Spring has made him smitten with joy.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

linens, noun

White or lightly colored sheets typically used to sleep on.
A life without linens isn't a life worth living.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

as the crow flies, phrase

The shortest distance between two points.
The building we can see off in the distance probably isn't as far away as the crow flies.

Added on May 16, 2012 by danielslaughter

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