Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

beat a dead horse, phrase

When a topic of conversation is talked about endlessly without any new contribution to the subject at hand.
Now, Jim, I don't want to beat a dead horse, however, let's talk about what to do with the broken ice box.

Added on November 21, 2011 by Nick N.

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.

doughboy, noun

Soldiers found particularly in World War I, however the name originates from the Mexican-American War of 1846. The term lost popularity after World War II due to the acceptance of other terms such as G.I., troop, and dogface.
That doughboy is a fine piece of meat.

Added on May 9, 2011 by Nick N.

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