Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

conkers, noun

/con-curs/

A game played in Autumn when large seeds called conkers fell off chestnut trees. Children bore holes into these conkers, and thread them onto pieces of string about a foot long. The goal behind the game is to swing your conker to hit the opponent's conker. The game ends when either player's conker breaks.
I may have welts on my arms, but I sure am good at conkers.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

dungarees, noun

/dun-ga-rees/

Heavy denim pants or overalls worn as work clothing.
Nothing protects old, pasty, white legs like a pair of dungarees.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Anonymous

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