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

lunch ticket, noun

An item which was used to indicate rather or not a child attending school had received their lunch for the day. More traditionally used to describe an item of worth which could be exchanged in a bet.
That's great and all, but I wouldn't bet my lunch ticket on it.

Added on March 29, 2012 by danielslaughter

old-lady, noun

Your mother, or your wife.
My old-lady is at me again to ease up on our pocketbook.

Added on May 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

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