Wild West Words
dressed to kill = double entendre meaning not only that a man wearing two guns most likely was a professional killer, but also that wearing a double rig (a holstered pistol on each hip) made it difficult for a gunman to do anything with either hand without implying a threat (and therefore asking to be killed).
flannel mouth = smooth talker (especially politicians and salesmen)
frog-strangler = heavy rain; a downpour
goobers or goober peas = peanuts (still in use)
hornswoggle = to cheat or trick
leg bail = unauthorized absence
pirooting = fooling around; meandering
scallyhoot = to leave quickly; make tracks; run off; skedaddle
tonsil varnish = whiskey
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