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The English language can be funny
English is sometimes a funny language and here are a few words and other things to ponder. Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? Why is pneumonia spelled with a “P?” My dad always laughed at this and asked why it did not start with “N.” Why are there interstate highways in
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Appalachian phrases and words that you may still use
People who live in the heart of the Appalachia region, which spreads across the mountains of West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, and into parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee, can easily be identified by their dialect. It still amazes me that when we travel away from the area, people can guess
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Kyle’s Korner: Appalachian slang is something we can relate to
BY KYLE LOVERN Growing up in this region, I’m sure many of you have heard certain sayings or Appalachian slang handed down by your parents and grandparents throughout the years. My dad had a lot of these and I can recall many he used all the time. One of my favorites was, “He is more
