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<DIV>I have been searching for sometime now about the origin of the word "opry"
and I believe that it actually began in the early 1800's. I am having trouble
finding this in writing. I have been told by many people that this was a term
used in the Appalachian mountains. would you please give me any information that
you have available on this word.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you,</DIV>
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<DIV>Amylee Fisher</DIV>
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