Call such because the were always “lying in weight.”Īmputate Your Timber, or mahogany – Go way, run off.Īnasazi– Navajo for “ancient ones,” this word describes an ancient tribe of the Southwest. “I allot upon going to Boston.”Īll-Standing – Without preparation, suddenly.Īmbush – The scales used by grocers, coal-dealers, etc. “I was just all-overish around that steely-eyed man.”Īll the Shoot – The whole assembly, all the party.Īllot Upon – To intend, to form a purpose. Also “hell-fired” and “jo-fired.”Īll Over – Bearing a resemblance to some particular objectĪll-overish – Uncomfortable. He is just too all-fired lazy to get any work done around here. (Yes, there was bowling during Old West times.)Īll-fired – Very, great, immensely used for emphasis. This referenced missing all nine pins in bowling. “She just gave it a lick and a promise.”Īll Abroad – At a loss, not comprehending.Īll Beer and Skittles – Unpleasant, not so happy.Īll Down But Nine – Missed the point, not understood. He’s “airing the paunch” after a heavy bout of drinking.Īir Line Road – A railroad track when it passes over the level unbroken prairie.Īirtights – Canned goods, such as canned beans, milk, or fruit.Īlfalfa Desperado – What cowboys often called a farmer.Ī Lick and a Promise – To do a haphazard job. “We went to the Rodeo Dance and had us a hog-killin’ time.”Īirin’ the Lungs – A cowboy term for cussing.Īirin’ the Paunch – Vomit, throw-up, regurgitate. Now in book form. More Terms, Expanded Definitions, Reverse Lookup, More PicturesĪ Hog-Killin’ Time – A real good time. Sometimes a shot is fired through the pocket itself.Īfterclaps – Unexpected happenings after an event is supposed to be over.

“Hoyle” is a dictionary of rules for card playing games.Īcknowledge the Corn – To admit the truth, to confess a lie, or acknowledge an obvious personal shortcoming.Īcock – Knocked over, defeated, astounded, suddenly surprised.Īcreocracy – Signifies a landlord interest.Īcross Lots – The fastest way possible, in the most expeditious manner.Īdvantage – Pocket advantage – Carrying a derringer in a coat pocket that is charged and at half cock.

Also applied to a street prostitute.Ībove-Board – In open sight, without artifice, or trick.Ībove One’s Bend – Out of one’s power, beyond reach.Ībove Snakes – If you were “above snakes,” you were above ground – meaning still alive.Īce in the Hole – A hideout or a hidden gun.Īce-High – Depending upon the context, this might mean “first-class and respected”, or it could mean a winning poker hand.Īccording to Hoyle – Correct, by the book.

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