The language of the 1800s

[george minze]

Cuter than a spotted pup under a porch in a rainstorm...That is pretty cute.....

 

[reddogge]

My father used to have some but they were from other eras.

He's as useful as a bump on a log
He's a dull tool
Put the Kaibasch on him.

 

[doublesharp]

seems like I recollect

I'll pawn my honor

We'll be there directly

it's dog days so stay outa the creeks

his eyes are bigger than his belly

I'd like to buy him for what he's worth and sell him for what he thinks he's worth

don't have no truck with that Jabez bunch

 

[Burnt Beans]

How bout It's hotter than two rats doing it in
a wool sock.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[rwsmith]

A bushel and a peck

My mother used to say she loved us kids "a bushel and a peck."

And a hug around the neck.

 

[Coldshooter]

My grandmother used the terms "tiny few" which was 3-5 and a "little dozen" for cooking with small eggs.

 

[Biginge]

"Crazy as a road chicken."

"Hes been sparking her a while now."

"He don't know bigwood from brush."

 

[rwsmith]

I guess that range war......

He had never fixed fence in his life, but started cussing us out. My Dad put up with him for bit, but he finally had enough. He shook out a loop, spurred his horse, and started after the guy. He yelled "You wrinkle bellied sod bustin' sumbitch!!"

I guess that range war between the farmers and the ranchers never really got settled, did it?

 

[the ringo kid]

A new Shinola for you.
A pretty good watch, made in Detroit.

I need a new watch as a matter of fact. That one would do nice and would compliment my BSing the neighbors. If anyone called me on a BS? I would just point to the watch and tell them that they dont know **** from Shinola.I wonder what these are priced at?

 

[rwsmith]

If it refers to anything....

My Cousin uses the "Bless Your Heart" all the time. After I told her the meaning for most of us, she swears she's sincere, but I ain't so sure...

There is a 'bless you heart' that is sincere BUT if it refers to anything in somebody that could be described as a character flaw, it ain't sincere. Like:

"Shes' a harpy and a drunk. She doesn't even go to church, bless her heart".

 

[David LaPell]

I have read a lot of letters and books from the 1800's and am thoroughly impressed with how educated most people were for the times. Hollywood and today's entertainment industry does those people such a disservice by portraying them as nothing more than hicks or rubes. After reading a lot of those letters, their handwriting was far better than most today and they had a wonderful grasp of the language. As for me, I recall my grandfather using the term "half a bubble off plumb" a lot. I used the phrase "old hat" to describe something the other day and got a bunch of strange looks. I think we have passed into the realm of the unknown now.

 

[Alpo]

I need a new watch as a matter of fact. That one would do nice and would compliment my BSing the neighbors. If anyone called me on a BS? I would just point to the watch and tell them that they dont know **** from Shinola.I wonder what these are priced at?

I looked 'em up, 'cause I need a new watch, and was wondering if they were mechanical or electrical (never did see where it said).

Between 600 and a grand.
Shinola Watches | Shinola®

 

[ersiii]

I was always on my best behavior around my grandmother who threatened to sic "SoapSally" on us if we misbehaved....

 

[shouldazagged]

"conniption fit"

"just a smidgin"

"Time to swap knives."

"thunder jug"

"Remember the Maine!"

"Went through here like a dose o' salts through a widder woman!"

"Make hay while the sun shines."

"demon rum"

"You may fire when ready, Gridley."

"Fish or cut bait."

"a clod in the churn"

 

[Jack Flash]

I don't know how old this is (I heard it in a cowboy movie) but I always liked:

Don't let your mouth out-talk your hardware.
​

 

[Steely Dan]

Not 1800's but how about 1953?


"Gal reminds me of the highway between Fort Worth and Dallas. No curves"

Foghorn Leghorn

 

[Model 19 6"]

One night fishing from a bridge, 2 drunks told my dad we were on a private bridge. They said we are going to kick you off. My dad took off his glasses, and said I hope you packed a lunch.

 

[the ringo kid]

I have read a lot of letters and books from the 1800's and am thoroughly impressed with how educated most people were for the times. Hollywood and today's entertainment industry does those people such a disservice by portraying them as nothing more than hicks or rubes. After reading a lot of those letters, their handwriting was far better than most today and they had a wonderful grasp of the language. As for me, I recall my grandfather using the term "half a bubble off plumb" a lot. I used the phrase "old hat" to describe something the other day and got a bunch of strange looks. I think we have passed into the realm of the unknown now.

Now days, you can find in the new printing of the Oxford Dictionary--words that Wrappers used in their music.I heard 4-5 recently--and none will ever be a part or my vocabulary.

 

[the ringo kid]

I looked 'em up, 'cause I need a new watch, and was wondering if they were mechanical or electrical (never did see where it said).

Between 600 and a grand.
Shinola Watches | Shinola®

Danke amigo, I need one of these to go with my "character." I do need a new watch. Im also wondering what the Benrus and Philippe Pateks are also going for?

 

[BigBill]

Grandpa didn't drink coffee he drank a raw egg in vermouth for breakfast every morning the breakfast of champions.

Grandma's switch was any detachable power cord. She gave out woopings like popcorn popped.