Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

arn, verb

To press the wrinkles out of fabric. Used in the mountain area of Eastern Tennessee.
I need to get back in the house arn the clothes.

Added on March 27, 2017 by Anonymous

boon, noun

/boo-n/

A person, place, or thing which is beneficial.
The straps they are putting on shoes nowadays are the boon.

Added on February 22, 2012 by danielslaughter

lad, noun

A young male.
My son Bobby sure is a fine lad. He helped me chop down that old maple tree.

Added on May 13, 2011 by Nick N

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