Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

hitch in your get-along, phrase

When a person is hobbled or slowed in some way by an obstacle or other impediment.
Harvey would love to go to the dance, but with the cold and his bum leg he's got a real hitch in his get-along.

Added on May 9, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

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

malted, noun

A milk shake mixed with malt.
Come on Mindy! Let's play hooky on Mr. Hendrick's class and head to the ice cream parlor for a malted.

Added on July 14, 2021 by Terra

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