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Re: Yankee Doodle
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"Burch, Wanda (SAR)" <[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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Mon, 26 Jun 2000 13:50:32 -0400
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Macaronis were dandies.  Check the internet for the term and you will be
rewarded with a great deal of history and description.  Colonial
Williamsburg sells prints of "macaronis" represented in various professions:
i.e a lawyer macaroni, a physician macaroni, etc.

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Subject: Yankee Doodle


While we're on the topic, why was sticking a feather in his cap called
macaroni?
Steve MacDougall

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