Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

jockey box, noun

The compartment in your car in which you typically put your registration - similar to the "glove compartment."
I keep my insurance in my jockey box.

Added on December 5, 2012 by Trista Witherspoon

doughboy, noun

Soldiers found particularly in World War I, however the name originates from the Mexican-American War of 1846. The term lost popularity after World War II due to the acceptance of other terms such as G.I., troop, and dogface.
That doughboy is a fine piece of meat.

Added on May 9, 2011 by Nick N.

rotary, noun

A telephone. Originated from an old technology where pins and gears would have to be physically rotated on a device to place a phone call through to a switchboard center.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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