Yankeedom

[ yang-kee-duhm ]

noun

1. the region inhabited by Yankees.
2. Yankees collectively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yankeedom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; Yankee + -dom

Example Sentences

The nasal twang of Yankeedom is a plant that 99 needs no nourishing.

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Occasionally, however, the biter has been most horridly bitten, by some honest son from yankeedom.

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Mrs M'Carthy was thrown into a great state of agitation and delight by receiving a letter from her mother, who is in Yankeedom.

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It is common to hear people declare they would rather pay twice the price for English goods than trade any more with Yankeedom.

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This same John Titcomb, my very good friend, is a character peculiar to Yankeedom.

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