Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

dime store, noun

A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

mighty fine, adjective

An expression indicating an individual, object, state of being, or scenario is just golden.
These new trousers I bought from Penney's are mighty fine.

Added on August 30, 2011 by danielslaughter

by golly, phrase

/by goll-lee/

A phrase typically used to to express unbeknownst discovery or excitement for something.
By golly Max, you sure did a great job fetching that ball and bringing it back to me; didn't you pup?

Added on May 12, 2011 by Anonymous

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