Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

davenport, noun

/dav-uhn-pawrt/

A large sofa, often covered in plastic in the "front" room that you are never allowed to sit on.
Bobby, get your toys off the davenport, you know that will wrinkle the plastic!

Added on May 9, 2011 by Dave P.

communist, noun

/kom-yuh-nist/

A person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes. Often used interchangeably with pinko, hippie or democrat.
Look at that communist trying to work at the food pantry.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Cheryl S

spoken for, phrase

To be Engaged.
She is spoken for in marriage.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

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