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   Yankee

   /ˈjaŋki/

   noun

   • 1. an American. informal, derogatory
   • 2. an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states. informal US
   • ▪ a Federal soldier in the Civil War. informal, historical
   • 3. a bet on four or more horses to win (or be placed) in different races. informal
   • 4. a large jib set forward of a staysail in light winds.
   • 5. a code word representing the letter Y, used in radio communication.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: origin uncertain; recorded in the late 17th century as a nickname; perhaps from Dutch Janke, diminutive of Jan ‘John’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • Y

     4

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • K

     5

   • E

     1

   • E

     1

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