Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

lavatory, noun

A place where you release your bowels and freshen up. Commonly today referred to as a restroom or bathroom.
My old-man has been in the lavatory so long I hope he's still kicking.

Added on May 11, 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

rome wasn't built in a day, phrase

An expression implying you cannot get to the end result right away; you have to build up to it.
Dan, you can't go from sitting at a desk all the time to standing all the time; Rome wasn't built in a day.

Added on March 1, 2012 by Brent

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