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OP Does anyone know where I can find the etymology of Dixie? I know that it must have already been used to designate the south in the early 19th century, but why "dixie" in particular? Where does the word come from? Glaber
Dear glaber: Here is a URL with a fairly good discussion of "Dixie":
http://www.urbanlegends.com/language/etymology/dixie.html
I'm afraid I didn't look at the URL either, but this thread makes me wonder about the expression, "I ain't whistlin' Dixie" - from whence cometh that? and what doth it mean?
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