old sledge

American  

noun

1. all fours.

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Etymology

Origin of old sledge

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

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old sledge

I've heard of places in this here town where a fellow could have a good game of old sledge or peg a card at keno.

From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by Henry, O.

On days when there was a fair breeze it was great fun sailing an old sledge over the bay ice.

From Left on the Labrador A Tale of Adventure Down North by Wallace, Dillon

Some lay on the tops of fences, and in corners, while not a few, with coats and vests off, enjoyed a heated game of "old sledge."

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus

She pulled her rude old sledge alongside his bunk, and kissed him, and showed him how to shift and drop himself upon the plank.

From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

A few were covered with an old sledge, or some pieces of wood, but far the greater number were exposed to the voracity of dogs and wild animals.

From The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea by Osborne, Mrs. David