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

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

Think of two others in the corner playing "old sledge," or, it may be, chess.

From Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 by Sheppard, William Ludwell

Still later in the Fall the Parson sat in the Howling Wilderness, with his back to the blazing, crackling fire, having it all his own way at his favorite game of old sledge.

From First Fam'lies of the Sierras by Miller, Joaquin

I play old sledge, tew this day, in its natiff fierceness.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.

The boys excitedly threw the fish into two boxes that Toby had brought down on the old sledge that they used for sailing, and hastening to the cabin announced the approaching visitors to Mrs. Twig.

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