Manly Slang from the 19th Century

[Susano]

While writing our first book, The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man, we decided to throw a few old-time 19th century slang words into the text just for fun. While scouring old dictionaries for some words that would fit in the book, we came across many others that were beyond awesome but didn’t make the cut. Here’s a glossary of our favorite manly slang that was tossed about on the streets and saloons back in the day. These colorful words and phrases probably won’t ever come back into popular parlance, but they’re a real hoot to read through.

 

The Art of Manliness Dictionary of Manly 19th Century Vernacular

 

Admiral of the Red: A person whose very red face evinces a fondness for strong potations.

 

All-overish: Neither sick nor well; the premonitory symptoms of illness. Also the feeling which comes over a man at a critical moment, say just when he is about to “pop the question.” Sometimes this is called, “feeling all-over alike, and touching nowhere.”

 

Anointing: A good beating. A case for the application of salve.

 

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[Nolgroth]

Re: Manly Slang from the 19th Century

 

Still use "month of Sundays" as in "Hey! How ya been? Haven't seen you in a month of Sundays!"

[lapsedgamer]

Re: Manly Slang from the 19th Century

 

I'm your huckleberry.