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Butternut

The English word “Butternut” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Southern settlers of the Ohio river basin, who used dye from the butternut tree to colour their home-made clothing
  2. A Confederate Southerner, or somebody who supported southern rights and slavery

Etymology

After the color of the Confederate uniform.

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