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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Names and Nicknames for Deminims

Deminims aren't derivational, which just means that often use the word they prefer or are used to. Some nicknames come from an object, animal or industry common to the area such as nutmeg and nutmegger for people in connecticut. Blue hen and muskrat for people in delaware, gaiter for people in florida, corn husker for people in nebraska, and cheese head for people in wisconsin. The hawaiian kamaina for a native born hawaiian person.

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