Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

copper, noun

/cop-per/

A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
This brand spanking new bicycle only set me back two coppers.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

unmentionables, noun

Underpants, garments, or underwear.
I need to stop home to get all dolled up and change my unmentionables.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

arn, verb

To press the wrinkles out of fabric. Used in the mountain area of Eastern Tennessee.
I need to get back in the house arn the clothes.

Added on March 27, 2017 by Anonymous

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