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From: "GTTEM" <>
Subject: Re: [MO] meanings of terms
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 21:15:20 -0600
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I guess your statement would have offended me more had you spelled BOOTHEEL
correctly:-)
The heel is part of a boot - not part of a mending process.

A Proud Native of the Missouri (ee) Bootheel


> Years ago, there was a survey resulting in 52% MissourE and 48% MissourA.
> The feelings seem to be strong with both. At times, a E person will
correct
> the A person's "miss-pronunciation" and interrupt to do so!! The A people,
> myself included, tend to be condescending and rationalize the E person
must
> be from the Bootheal and allowances made.
>
> Bill Houdek


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