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'Yanks' is a slang term used by the British , among other ,for American citizens.
Americans in their turn refer to the British as 'Limey's.
One possible source for the word 'yanks' is a corruption of the French word, for 'English' ; Anglais.
Bearing in mind, before the USA was formed, the English settled the Atlantic seaboard of the USA. The French settled the Mid-west. The Appelation Mountains between them .
So it is thought that Anglais yanklees corrupted in to Yanks. as
Anglais, Yanglais, Yanklais, Yanklee , Yankee, Yank(s).
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What was the confederacys' plan for the civil war?
Drive out the Yanks.
Who was Billy Yanks opponent?
"Billy Yanks" -a nickname for the U.S. Military in the Northern States by the South, their opponents were the soldiers-saliors and marines of the Confederate States of America, otherwise known as "Johnny Reb".
What is the American expression for yanks?
its only people from New York area that are called yanks,its come from people who settled there from holland when New York was first know as new holland.where a lot of the population were called Jan or pronounced yan.so they were called the janks or yanks as its known today,much like we refer to the Irish as paddys or micks.
When did wade boggs play 3rd base for yanks?
1993-1997.
What Were US Soldiers Nickname?
Some were called Yanks or GI Joes.
Who invented the Yanks during World War 2?
the Yanks were what British called Americans short for Yankees
What is the British dream?
There is no British dream........because we're awake unlike the yanks
What does yanks in British mean in American?
It means you are an American. It can also refer to Union troops in the Civil War.
When was Yanks created?
Yanks was created in 1979.
What is a yank World War 2?
During World War II, British soldiers and civilians referred to Americans as yanks - from Yankees. The Americans called the British limeys.
What is the duration of Yanks?
The duration of Yanks is 2.35 hours.
When was Boston Yanks created?
Boston Yanks was created in 1944.
Who were the yanks in civil war?
The yanks were the Union, opposing the Confederacy.
Why do Yanks hate the French?
Because the "Yanks" are elitists plain and simple.
Americans known as Tommies during World War 2?
The Americans were called Joes or Yanks. The British (particularly the English) were called Tommies
What if yanks get rained out both days?
Who cares? Yanks suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Goo phillies
When did New York Yanks end?
New York Yanks ended in 1951.
