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peckerwood

peck·er·wood [ pékər wd ] (plural peck·er·woods)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Southeastern U.S. 
Same as  woodpecker


2. Canada an offensive term for a white person from a rural area who has a lower than average income ( slang )

[Mid-19th century. Alteration of woodpecker]
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