Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant by rights, by strict justice. "By good rights, you ought to be dead," said the cowboy.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was an adjective. It meant "very" or "exceedingly." A cowboy might say "That's a thundering good horse."
Not cowboy slang. Overalls are another name for work pants.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant brisk, in good health and spirits. "I'm feeling pretty kedge today," said the cowboy.
A horse is a "hay burner".
'Cracklings' are the remains of a fire or cinders.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant a cowboy's bedroll. It hinted that a cowboy would have fleas.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This means very, a great deal, much or good. A good cowboy got a right smart bit of work done during a day.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This is cowboy grammar for "might be able to." "I may can come to the social," said the cowboy.
The condition of being flustered, in a hurry, confused.
A .45 caliber Colt revolver- a handgun.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant in the company of a woman. A moll was slang for a woman.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant lively, brisk, holding up your head. A good horse was perk.