Ever read an old book and come across an expression that you do not understand? It is probably slang that, at the time the book was written, was readily understood by readers. But its meaning has been lost (or changed) over time.
If you know the meaning of some historical slang, or have a phrase that eludes you, send it to webmaster@mhs.mb.ca and we will post it here.
Slang phrase |
Example of usage |
Time period |
Translation |
Cheese it! |
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Stop! or Be quiet! |
Cooties |
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Lice |
