A question for #SilentFilm fans (or anyone interested in vintage slang). Researching #BlanchePayson I came across this in a newspaper article about her work as a policewoman:
she's over six feet high, wears a "shiner" ....
Anyone have any idea what a "shiner" is?
Doing some research for this sunday's talkie matinee, a tribute to #BlanchePayson. Hanging out at our Niles neighbors, Devout Coffee.
That's an espresso and tonic.