The phrase I reckon meaning I suppose is marked in the United States as rural, rustic or uneducated. The term is centuries old, however, and used widely in the United Kingdom. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “I Reckon in the US vs...
When it comes to words like reckon, is it true that Southerners preserve the Queen’s English? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Reckon” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my name’s Terry and I’m calling from Madison, Wisconsin...
The expression “over yonder” isn’t just the stuff of Carole King songs and old-timey hymns. To many Southerners, it’s everyday English. The hosts discuss this poetic-sounding turn of phrase. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Over...
