Bucks.
A horse is a "hay burner".
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant greenbacks or paper money. American five dollar bills had a picture of Abraham Lincoln on them.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This is cowboy grammar for "might be able to." "I may can come to the social," said the cowboy.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was another way of saying the cowboy's bedroll. He'd have crumbs from his dinner.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was just another way of saying, "By the way" or in passing. "By the bye," said the cowboy, "I borrowed a dollar from you."
Not cowboy slang. Overalls are another name for work pants.
Bucks.
'Cracklings' are the remains of a fire or cinders.
A horse is a "hay burner".
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant greenbacks or paper money. American five dollar bills had a picture of Abraham Lincoln on them.
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 is cowboy grammar for "might be able to." "I may can come to the social," said the cowboy.
Slang term of dollar
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.