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9780060881641
Travel the world of names and discover the fascinating lore and history behind the terms used for people from selected locales, regions, and countries. Take a light-hearted look at unusual geographical monikers, or take a more serious look at how to use names accurately when you travel. It's fun and functional too!Dijon, France--Dijonese.Kankakee, Ilinois--Kankakeean.Nooyawker--Traditional nickname for a resident of New York.Yorkshire, England--Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman. The slang term is Yorkie. A Yorkist is one who belonged to or supported the English royal House of York against the Lancastrians in the "War of the Roses."Dickson, Paul is the author of 'Labels for Locals What to Call People from Abilene to Zimbabwe', published 2006 under ISBN 9780060881641 and ISBN 006088164X.
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