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A man was heeled if he carried a weapon. This slang was used by gangsters in the 30s and in 50s film noir.
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What does the Old English word sae mean in Modern English?
Sae is the the Old English ( West Saxon) form of "sea." There is also the modern English word sae, which is the Anglic dialect form of "so."
Will you be 10 years old or are you going to be 10 years old which is right expression?
Will you be is usually better, but are you going to be is not incorrect.
Where does the phrase 'dern tootin' come from?
The first listing I can find is in 1908, but it's probably been around since the Old West. "Tooting" probably refers to "tooting your own horn" or announcing some sort of news about yourself. "Dern," also spelled "durn" or "darn" is a more polite way of saying d*mn, and was quite commonly used in the Old West. In the US, especially in the South and Southwest, you will hear someone use this term to mean "absolutely," or "that is totally correct." * Billy Bob: Are you going to take Mary Sue to the movies? * Bobby Joe: You're dern tootin' I am!
What does the owlhoot trail mean?
In the Old West, outlaws were called owlhoots because they often hid out during the day and moved around after dark, when the owls hooted. The owlhoot trail was where they rode -- aka, the life of an outlaw.
What does making time mean?
an old fashioned way of saying dating or getting to know a member of the opposite sex. also means going faster when able to complete something ahead of schedule
In the Old West cowboys would say they were well heeled if they had a gun where did this phrase come from?
The phrase 'well heeled' means a cowboy that was well equipped. It originally had to do with have new boots or new heels on old boots.
What does be yellow mean?
To be Asian or to be a coward, slang from the old west.
What age does a West Highland terrier stop going into heat?
One year old.
How do you have to be to work at mervyns?
If you mean how old do you have to be that's what im trying to find out.But if you mean how do you have to be then you have to be talkative a little and out going. If you mean how old do you have to be that's what im trying to find out.But if you mean how do you have to be then you have to be talkative a little and out going.
How old is Kanye West as of 2009?
Kanye West is 40 years old (birthdate: June 8, 1977).
What are some gift ideas for a almost 13 year old?
A pair of high heeled black patterned leather boots!
What does 'the mild mild west mean'?
I've never heard it before, but it's a play on the old phrase, "the wild, wild west." Mild means meek.
What does Wesley mean?
Wesley comes from a surname meaning "west meadow" in Old English. My name is wesley yay
What does the quote 'i am in the prime of senility' mean?
This quote is likely meant to be humorous, as it plays on the idea of being in the prime of life (when someone is young and thriving) but instead refers to being in the prime of senility (when someone is old and perhaps forgetful). It suggests a playful and ironic twist on the typical expression.
What is the population of Old West Tampa?
Old West Tampa's population is 2,115.
What does cumplo and cumples mean in English?
Yo cumplo = I fulfillTu cumples = you fulfillCumplir also means birthday, as in cumpleaños, in this case it will mean this:Yo cumplo = I am going to be (so many years old)Tu cumples = you are going to be (so many years old)
What does it mean when your bottom lip twitches?
you and someone are going to argue or you are going to cuss somebody behind out good and proper. *Old jamaican saying* Its true
