英语词汇west-by-god-virginia的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	west-by-god-virginia
词源	West-by-God-Virginia. This humorous name for West Vir- ginia is said to have been coined by an irate native when it was said that he came from Virginia. Replied the man: “Not Virgin- ia, but West by God!, Virginia!” See west virginia.
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