[Dixielandjazz] Male Equivalent of Dowager

[Beth Schweitzer]

Thanks Jack - I needed that laugh.

Beth

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Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Male Equivalent of Dowager
From: "Jack Mitchell" <fjmitch at westnet.com.au>
Date: Tue, October 11, 2011 5:57 pm


> More definitions please. I was just reading about a party Steve B. was
> going to play in honor of a dowager. Defined: 1. a widow holding 
> property
> or a title from her deceased husband 2 : a dignified elderly woman
>
> Got me wondering what is the term for a man of same status?

In Australia they are generally referred to as old farts.

Best wishes
Jack Mitchell