Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

penny weight, noun

A very tiny measurement of weight.
She's so tiny she cannot weigh any more than a penny weight.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter

darnedest thing, adjective

/darn-dist thing/

An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.

Added on May 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

stockings, noun

A long set of socks or under-garments worn by men to keep warm.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

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