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Labels For Locals : What To Call People From Abilene To Zimbabwe, Paperback / softback Book

Labels For Locals : What To Call People From Abilene To Zimbabwe Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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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."

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