appalachian speech Archives - Appalachian History

Why are they called ‘Molly Moochers’?

How a Revolutionary War hero nicknamed ‘Molly Pitcher’ may have lent her moniker to the morel mushroom in Central Appalachia.

Mountain dialect reflects the Anglo-Saxon origin of the mountain people; obsolete words found in Shakespeare and the KJV Bible are common.

When you’re talking with family, are you liable to let down your guard & use a bit more Appalachian English & a bit less Standard English?

The term “Hill-Billies” 1st turns up in 17th century Ireland. James II’s southern, Catholic fans tagged King William’s northern Protestants.