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Old West Slang

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According to Hoyle ~ Correct, by the book

Arbuckle’s -  Slang for Arbuckle’s

Bellerin’ like a . . . – yelling, howling, complain loudly

Belly-up – dead, died; also belly up to the bar (stand up at the bar and drink)

Calaboose ~ jail

Doxology works ~ a church

Gospel mill ~ a church

Fine as cream gravy ~ very good, top notch.

Fit to be tied – angry

Flush ~ prosperous, rich

Gospel sharp ~ a preacher

Played out ~ exhausted

Stumped ~ confused

Twig ~ understand

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