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Re: Yankee Doodle
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Bob Arnold <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:12:13 -0400
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Macaroni was slang for a fop, a swell, a stylish gentleman.

>>> [log in to unmask] 06/24/00 08:59AM >>>
While we're on the topic, why was sticking a feather in his cap called
macaroni?
Steve MacDougall

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