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Thanks for returning to our Western Word of the Day column. The next few weeks I'm drifting a little bit away from what we think of as truly "western" words to focus on some other vocabulary term that I've learned and wanted to share.
Redneck - a derogatory term for someone from a rural area who was less educated; moron; hillbilly
Origin of the term: In 1600's Scotland, during the religious wars, supporters of the National Covenant and The Solemn League and Covenant, or Covenanters, largely Lowland Presbyterians would wear red cloth around their necks.
Source:
History Channel, "America's Secret Slang" video series
www.history.com/shows/americas-secret-slang
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