re: Old Fashioned words

"Wrench dem ersters in da zinc."
It was like some foreign language, but meant rinse those oysters in the sink.
All soft drinks were termed "Cokes", but Barq's were Barq's or rootbeer. They were special. Big Shot was also given a special exemption from the normal soft drinks being lumped into the Coke category.
Chain link fences were Page or Hurricane fences.
Some front porches were called galleries since they were raised. Might not be totally accurate, but it happened.
Ice boxes - refrigerators.

We knew them as granny beads. They were rings of wet dirt (mud) in the creases around your neck. Right?

Yes

“I-dear” instead of idea

I never heard it, even though AI says more common in Midwest/German heritage. I kinda figured it was a tie to the old zinc wash tubs.

AI:

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Historical association:
Early sinks, especially those for kitchens, were often made of metal, sometimes coated with zinc, to prevent rust. This historical connection might have led to the association and the usage of "zink".

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So was "kaddie-corner" vs. kiddie-corner to cross the street corners diagonally.

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Katacorner in Noo Arlin’s.

My Grandmother called a certain piece of clothing a panty waist, never figured out if she was referring to a blouse or panties.

Also, what about hose pipe? I say water hose husband says hose pipe.