Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:28:15 CDT

From: Randy Roberts robertsr[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]EXT.MISSOURI.EDU

Subject: Re[2]: 'old maid'



Joan: I am familiar with "old maid", as used in this context, in

eastern Kansas for the last 30-35 years. Randy Roberts





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Subject: Re: 'old maid'

Author: American Dialect Society ADS-L[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]uga.cc.uga.edu at internet-ext

Date: 1/5/96 12:35 PM





DARE's anecdotal evidence suggests that the term 'old maid,' for an unpopped

kernel of popcorn, is chiefly North and North Midland. But we didn't ask

this on our Questionnaire, so we don't have nationwide coverage. Are you

familiar with this term? If so, when and where? Thanks in advance.



Joan Hall