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by Barbara Fuller
Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:12 pm
Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
Topic: Nylons vs. Panty Hose
Replies: 8
Views: 27483

Nylons!

Growing up in Delaware, everyone always called them 'nylons'.
by Barbara Fuller
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
Topic: Yank/Reb test: missing links and suggested addtitions
Replies: 22
Views: 101928

Pictures made; being carried

I've been living in GA for the past 20 years and I've learned that the natives like to have their pictures made, and when they need a ride, they ask someone to carry them.
by Barbara Fuller
Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: The Rebel-Yankee Test
Topic: water...
Replies: 6
Views: 20384

Wutter

The pronunciation of water as wutter appears to be exclusive to the Delaware, Philadelphia/South Jersey region.
I'm sure I used to say it that way until I moved to the south 26 years ago!

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