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Where Does the Term Hayseed Come from?

Alexander Ross • • 5 min read
Where Does the Term Hayseed Come from?

This US slang comes from the common 19th century saying that country people "have hayseed in their hair."

What does hayseed stand for?

1a : seed shattered from hay. b : clinging bits of straw or chaff from hay. 2 plural hayseeds : bumpkin, yokel.

What is a Yolkal?

: a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town. Synonyms & Antonyms Did you know?

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