LL-L "Etymology" 2002.12.10 (04) [E]

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From: Kevin McAuliff <kevin_mcauliff at yahoo.com>
Subject: gallus

I've heard the term "gallus suspenders" used in North Georgia  to describe
wide, colorful suspenders.

Kevin McAuliff

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From: jpkrause <jpkrause at weblink2000.net>
Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2002.12.10 (03) [E]

Yes, the word "Gallusses" is well known here in the US, too.

[Jim Krause]

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