featherwood
n.— «A distinct term, refering to white male offenders who emphasize a “hick” attitude. Although generally racist, it is not their focus, and they get along with other offenders better than the skinheads.…A female version is a featherwood.» —by Tom Martin Behind Prison Walls Mar., 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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