old man; old codger or fogy; often carries a disrespectful or annoyed tone

small stone; cobble; pebble.

to be criticized or suffer blame; to get a scolding

a cut or commission taken by the host of a gambling game; also refers to gambling stakes or a poll tax in historical contexts

(colloquial) skill in speaking or talking; a sharp and witty tongue

decorative pattern with swirling or curved ends that resembles clouds, often used in traditional embroidery or architectural ornamentation