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[Steve K.]

On Fri, 14 Apr 2000, Bob Fitzke wrote:

> "Steve K." wrote:
> >
> > My vowels have gone all over the map (and
> > the quality of my stack/stock vowels have gotten much less Michiganlike
> > ever since I moved out east).
>
> Curious. In 1932-4 (I was 5-7) I lived in at least 9 places in the New
> England states. Back then it was "down east".

For a Michigander, Boston is out east. "Down East" is, I believe, New
Englandese--most of the DARE quotes (but not all) are from New England
sources. I actually haven't heard the phrase since I've moved out here 3
years ago, either.

--- Steve K.