Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

sweating like a whore in church, phrase

When a person is sweating profusely, like a "whore" being in "church" because of her fear of being struck by lightning by God because of their sins.
The temperature in the parlor is so hot that I am sweating like a whore in church!

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

picture show, noun

/pick-cher-sho/

Movie.
Jeepers, I remember when it only cost 5 cents to see a picture show!

Added on May 11, 2011 by gramps

by golly, phrase

/by goll-lee/

A phrase typically used to to express unbeknownst discovery or excitement for something.
By golly Max, you sure did a great job fetching that ball and bringing it back to me; didn't you pup?

Added on May 12, 2011 by Anonymous

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