herikan [sp?]

[Michael Sheehan]

Inquiry from a local teacher:  "In conversation on several occasions
the term “herikan” (not sure how to spell it) came up. It’s evidently
a hillbilly type term meaning way out in the country. Perhaps it’s
similar to boondocks?  Do you have any resources that might lead to
its origin?

Michael J. Sheehan

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