Later, and now, also used to describe someone on a drinking binge.īenzinery – A low-grade drinking place. Perhaps this man had been on a “bender” when this photo was taken in 1874.īender – Initially referred to a spree or a frolic. “He’s been known to bend an elbow with the boys.” (This came from killing a cow for food.) “ Doc Holiday beefed a man today.”īeef Tea – Shallow water where cows have stood.īeen Through the Mill – Been through a lot, seen it all.ī’hoy – A rowdy young man, reveler or ruffian.īend an Elbow – Have a drink.
“Is that the bed-rock price?”īee – A gathering of friends, family and neighbors to get a specific job done Usually used with women’s quilting get togethers – a quilting bee.īeef – To kill. “He got over here in the twinkling of a bed-post.”īed-rock – Not able to go lower. “Quit beatin’ the devil around the stump and ask that girl to marry you.”īed Ground – Where cattle are held at night.īed-post – A moment, an instant, jiffy. “It was rainin’ to beat the Dutch.”īeat the Devil around the Stump – To evade responsibility or a difficult task. A cook who could and would make them was highly regarded.īeating the Road – Traveling on a railroad train without paying, usually referring to a bum.īeat the Dutch – To beat all or beat the devil. Barkin’ at a Knot – Doing something useless wasting your time, trying something impossible.īarnum – “To talk Barnum” is to not indulge in extravagant, hugh falutin’ talk, but talks in a quiet manner.īarrens – Elevated lands, or plains upon which grow small trees, but never timber.īarrow-tram – A rawboned, awkward looking person.īatting His Eyes – A gambler’s term for men who look on but don’t play.īattlin’ Stick – A stick to stir clothes in the wash pot.īeads – The bubbles which rise on a glass of wine or spirits.īear Sign – A cowboy term for donuts made while they were on the range.
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