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Okies
itinerant dust bowl farmers (1930s). [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 455; Am. Lit.: The Grapes of Wrath]
See : Poverty

Okies
Californians’ derogatory name for Oklahoma immigrants; meaning “ignorant tramps.” [Am. Lit.: The Grapes of Wrath]


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This one is outta Okie, but I swore I recognized the pool on the cover .
Racing punters are set to spank the bo okies for record first day wins if the Tony McCoy mount can romp home to victory.
Seeing Okie get a couple of those under his belt this week would be beneficial for us going forward.
 
 
 
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