Definitions by W.L. Cee

pard 

North American, informal. Shorthand for "partner." Prevalent in rural Western and Southwestern dialects. Used with familiars and strangers to connote friendliness, approachableness.

Afternoon, pard. Helluva frog strangler out thar, ain't it?

pard by W.L. Cee July 14, 2021

Bendite 

A person who was born in the city of Bend, Oregon; may include those who moved to and grew up there. Excludes persons that moved there and usurped the area's industries, politics, and recreational opportunities. Plural: Bendites.

Singular: As a native Bendite, I opposed a new development that would negatively impact the environment and that would obscure the mountain views.

Plural: Microbreweries are a favorite gathering place for Bendites.

Bendite by W.L. Cee July 14, 2021