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(Reprinted from the July edition of “Timely Topics,” the Virginia State Police newsletter)
In a humorous attempt to help his fellow lawmakers understand each other, Sen. Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona put together the following glossary of Southern talk.
Abode—Wooden plank. A boot—Approximately. Ain't—Sister of one of your parents. Beckon—Meat from a pig, often eaten with aigs for brakefuss. Bone—Blessed event; i.e., “I was bone a Southerner.” (A very blessed event of all Southerners.) Braid—What you make toeest from, to go along with beckon and aigs for brakefuss.
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