gar needlefish.
galoot [Slang] a person, esp. an awkward, ungainly person.
carpet-bag an old-fashioned type of traveling bag, made of carpeting.
tar and feather to cover a person with tar and feathers as in punishment by mob action.
mesmerism hypnotism.
bilgewater water that collects in the bilge of a ship, slang for worthless or silly talk.
tick a cloth case covering that is filled with cotton, feathers, or hair to form a mattress or pillow.
gingham a yarn-dyed cotton cloth, usually woven in stripes, checks, or plaids.
calico a printed cotton fabric.
camp-meeting here, a religious revival.
