Weekly etymology webzine ... the only Weekly Word-origin Webzine ... I was told the origin of the word sincere was "without (sin) wax (cere)", yet I have never found anything to back this up.

Redneck refers to a person who is stereotypically Caucasian and of lower socio-economic status in the United States and Canada, particularly referring to those living in rural areas. Originally limited to the Southern United States, and then to Appalachia, the term has become...

Things that really piss a redneck off is: stealin’ his cowgirl, a guy hitting a gal, a guy cheating on his gal, child abuse,beatin’ up his haas(word which means buddy), ... 4. Rednecks are not stupid.

Speculation about the origin of the word Hoosier as a nickname for residents of Indiana began in print as early as 1833. In that year the Indiana Democrat of October 26, 1833 reprinted an article...

Many words commonly used in America today such as Hillbillies and Rednecks have their origins in our Scottish roots. ... hence the term "Red neck", (rednecks) which became slang for a Scottish dissenter*.

Ever wonder why we say some of the things we do such as in Throw in the towel? ... There is also a different version of the origin of this word from a Scottish website.

; Redneck; Dating back to 1830 it was used to describe the Presbyterians of Fayetteville. Another is that may be refer to a sunburned neck caused by working outside. Or, ... Tell A Friend

By Steven Smoot ... During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the expansion of railroads and development of coalfields fundamentally ... West Virginia presented a special case.

--Some words widely assumed to be of Appalachian origin are not: the word moonshine was coined in England, 'hooch' is of Native American origin.  Words like redneck, cracker, hoosier were coined...

A Redneck’s Guide To Reversing The Corptocracy Brainwashing ... Taking Christ Out Of Christianity: Sinner Thou Art Healed (Where Is Your Deductible?) ... Posted by BuelahMan on November 24, 2009