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  2. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    an old motor car in a state of disrepair (US: beater or jalopy) a type of firework a particularly club-friendly beat or song a gang member (gang-banger) a party- usually a youth party bang(s) small explosions or reports; (v.) have sexual intercourse with (vulgar slang) locks of hair on forehead (UK: fringe) banker

  3. Warded lock - Wikipedia

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    An old-style warded lock which is rim mounted to a door. The warded lock is one of the oldest lock designs, found as far back as ancient China and Rome. [1] During the Middle Ages they were used prolifically on monasteries where, because money and time were available, their complexity grew.

  4. List of garments having different names in American and ...

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    Old-fashioned style of apron Pinafore apron [6] Pinafore, pinafore apron [6] Sleeveless padded garment used as outerwear Gilet, body warmer [7] Vest, puffer vest [7] [8] Sleeveless garment used as outerwear Waistcoat [9] Vest, [8] tailored vest Sleeveless garment used as underwear Vest [8] Wifebeater, [10] undershirt [8]

  5. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    (informal, old-fashioned) urinate [156] spiffing (informal) very good (old-fashioned, or consciously used as old-fashioned, associated stereotypically with upper-class people) (US: spiffy) spiv a dealer in black market goods (during World War II). The term wide boy is also often used in the same sense spliff *

  6. Barnstar - Wikipedia

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    A barnstar. A barnstar (or barn star, primitive star, or Pennsylvania star) is a painted object or image, often in the shape of a five-pointed star but occasionally in a circular "wagon wheel" style, used to decorate a barn in some parts of the United States.

  7. 50 Old-Fashioned Baby Names That Will Melt Your Heart

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    In fact, there’s a whole theory to support the trend of bringing new life to old-fashioned baby names dubbed the 100-Year Rule; per the rule, it takes 100 years for an old-fashioned name to ...

  8. Night latch - Wikipedia

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    Historically, such locks were intended for use at night-time, hence the name. [5] The keyless egress that they offer is a valuable fire safety measure, but may be a security risk if breaking a glass panel (usually in the door) or a nearby small window allows an intruder to reach the knob inside and open the door from the outside.

  9. Door lock - Wikipedia

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    a door chain; a locking door handle; an electromagnetic lock, which holds a door shut when electricity is supplied to it; a keycard lock, commonly used on hotel doors; a mortise lock, a lock installed in a hollowed-out pocket within a door; a rim lock, a lock fixed to the exterior of the door