Soldier Slangs from the U.S. Civil War era:
β”Contraband”: An escaped slave seeking refuge behind Union lines
β”Shanks Mare”: On foot; by foot; walk
β”Deadbeat”: A useless person
β”Go Boil Your Shirt”: Go away; get lost; @#$* off
β”Bark Juice”: Liquor
β”Jonah” (not Johah): Someone who brings bad luck
β”Tuckered Out”: Tired; exhausted
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