I heard this word used in Bucks County, PA for exceptionally roughed or ugly large work shoes, sometimes because they were covered in manure or mud. As a result, the word had pejorative connotations.
I heard this phrase a lot in Bucks County, PA during the 1960's: "for life sakes . . . " as in "For life sakes get it together; this isn't a good time to lose your head."
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samccool commented on the word clodhopper
I heard this word used in Bucks County, PA for exceptionally roughed or ugly large work shoes, sometimes because they were covered in manure or mud. As a result, the word had pejorative connotations.
March 30, 2014
samccool commented on the word life sakes
Life sakes, boy, what are you doing with that there copperhead? Looking to get bit?
March 30, 2014
samccool commented on the word life sakes
I heard this phrase a lot in Bucks County, PA during the 1960's: "for life sakes . . . " as in "For life sakes get it together; this isn't a good time to lose your head."
March 30, 2014