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