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regional Household / familiar

Eavespouting

Gutters or guttering along the edge of a roof.

“The eavespouting needs cleaned before the next storm.”
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Pittsburgh Pronunciation Everyday / car speech

Erol

Oil.

“Check the erol before you drive dahntahn.”
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Community Community / event

Elks Lodge

A fraternal/community lodge and event space.

“They rented the Elks Lodge.”
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