Behind the Name: Message: "What is the etymology of Dixie (F, US)?"

Subject:	What is the etymology of Dixie (F, US)?
Author:	Pavlos (guest, 212.251.72.135)
Date:	September 21, 2001 at 4:23:03 AM

Tried my trusty Oxford English Dictionary, but it mentions "Origin obscure"

Another "dixie" definition is given by OED ("An iron kettle or pot, used by soldiers for making tea or stew" from the Persian "degcha") but it is probably unrelated to the Dixie in question. It does however bring the expression "the pot calling the kettle black" in mind, particularly regarding those who selfrighteously point their fingers to "Dixie " as racist.

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Messages in this thread:

What is the etymology of Dixie (F, US)? - Pavlos Sep 21 2001, 4:23:03 AM
- Re: What is the etymology of Dixie (F, US)? - tina Sep 21 2001, 1:05:05 PM
- Hooray! Hooray! - Selwyn Sep 21 2001, 6:30:46 AM
  - The ACLU can prosecute you for that :P n/t - Pavlos Sep 21 2001, 7:02:07 AM
    - The ACLU ? - Selwyn Sep 21 2001, 5:22:01 PM
      - American Civil Liberties Union @ www.aclu.org n/t - Nanaea Sep 21 2001, 5:34:56 PM
- The New York Yankees live in Dixieland? - Nanaea Sep 21 2001, 5:19:09 AM
  - Donkeyshoen, Nan :) n/t - Pavlos Sep 21 2001, 6:18:53 AM

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