coffin dodgers

Noun

coffin dodger (plural coffin dodgers)

1. (derogatory, humorous, slang) An elderly person, a person near death, or adept at avoiding death.
   • That if parents don't look after their kids some long box makers are likely to be busy soon. That if after the discharge of buckshot these urchin's escape the "O.K" man will have to have another look out for the coffin-dodgers.1891 August 1, O.K., “Short Notes by "O.K."”, in Logan Witness, Beenleigh, Qld, Australia, archived from the original on 20 Jun 2019, page 2

   Synonyms:

   antique, crinkly, twirly

2. (humorous, slang) An alcoholic drink, sometimes drunk as a cure for a hangover.
   • While the Liquor Act Amendment Act was lately before the House, Mr. Leake tried to get the members to pass a clause imposing a penalty not exceeding £50 on any licensed person permitting any woman or girl to sell or serve liquor on his licensed premises. Parliament, however, did not see fit to...1897 November 13, “Barmaids, Avaunt!”, in The Esperance Times, Esperance, WA, Australia, archived from the original on 22 Jun 2019, page 2