Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

shake a leg, verb

Hurry up.
Shake a leg, we are running late.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

picture show, noun

/pick-cher-sho/

Movie.
Jeepers, I remember when it only cost 5 cents to see a picture show!

Added on May 11, 2011 by gramps

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