Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

afield, adverb

/a-feeld/

To travel a large distance away from home. Used to describe people at war, or out hunting.
Both of our lads are afield at war.

Added on May 14, 2011 by danielslaughter

supper, noun

/sup-per/

A full meal which occurs in place of dinner. Individuals who fancy the use of this word instead of "dinner" will then refer to lunch, the mid-day meal, as "dinner."
I had a big dinner earlier today, but I'm thinking about eating supper at the market later.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

shake a leg, verb

Hurry up.
Shake a leg, we are running late.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

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