Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

copse, noun

A small to medium forest dense with vegetation and limited view.
Quickly Harriet, we need to hide from your father in this copse so he cannot find us together.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

drive-in, noun

A live-action movie theater located outside where participants would park their vehicles in a field and watch a movie projected on a big screen from the comfort of their vehicles' upholstery.
My old-man let me borrow his new 43' Chevrolet Truck, so let's head to the drive-in and suck face.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

a watched pot never boils, phrase

A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the rotary Friday night.

Added on December 16, 2011 by Susan K.

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