Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

boon, noun

/boo-n/

A person, place, or thing which is beneficial.
The straps they are putting on shoes nowadays are the boon.

Added on February 22, 2012 by danielslaughter

coin purse, noun

A tiny decorative bag which carries metal coins in a women's purse. Yes, it is like a mini purse you keep inside of your giant purse. Quite often the opening of a coin purse was made of a metal clasp to keep your precious copper secured.
I would love a copy of that news paper young lad. Allow me to get out my coin purse for a couple coppers.

Added on September 29, 2011 by danielslaughter

clean your clock, phrase

To slap someone silly to put some sense into them.
If you don't start picking up your messes, mister, I am going to clean your clock.

Added on June 28, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

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