Terms of Endearment

JustKia · Jun 12, 2013

Can anyone suggest terms of endearment that may have been used in the early 1910s between male friends.

In context: "Hey James be a *TofE* and pass my hat would you?"

As a female today I'd say something like "Hey Julie, be a [love/doll/darling] and pass my hat, cheers."

mirandashell · Jun 12, 2013

In the UK? Or elsewhere? What class are the characters?

JustKia · Jun 12, 2013

In the UK.
Not London. Small town/large village.
Middle class -- not able to live off interest on existing money but working white collar (probably within a law firm or in a financial position -- not entirely sure as yet).

mirandashell · Jun 12, 2013

Family background? Was he the first in his family to go to university? His dad's job?

mirandashell · Jun 12, 2013

Hmm..... probably something like 'James, old man, could you pass me my hat, please?

waylander · Jun 12, 2013

Be a good fellow and pass my hat would you?

JustKia · Jun 12, 2013

Thank you both.

ThunderBoots · Jun 16, 2013

Be a good fellow

I also thought of something along the lines of: "Be a good fellow, won't you, and pass me the xxx."

Terms of Endearment

JustKia

My inner voice has terrible grammar

mirandashell

JustKia

My inner voice has terrible grammar

mirandashell

mirandashell

waylander

Who's going for a beer?

JustKia

My inner voice has terrible grammar

ThunderBoots

Back with new name, no dachshunds