Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for YAN'KEE
YAN'KEE, n.
A corrupt pronunciation of the word English, by the native Indians of America; or more probably of the French word Anglois. – Heckewelder.
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YAN'KEE, n.
A corrupt pronunciation of the word English, by the native Indians of America; or more probably of the French word Anglois. – Heckewelder.
Return to page 1 of the letter “Y”.