Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The region inhabited by Yankees, in any sense of that word.
  • noun Yankees collectively considered.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word yankeedom.

Examples

  • We're thinking of starting a write-in campaign nominating General Lee to be the next imperator of yankeedom. posted by tortuga tommy, editor who thinks having a 440 c.i.d. is way more impressive than a Yale sheepskin.

    The Sudden Curve: 2004

  • We're thinking of starting a write-in campaign nominating General Lee to be the next imperator of yankeedom. posted by tortuga tommy, editor who thinks having a 440 c.i.d. is way more impressive than a Yale sheepskin.

    It gladdens the heart 2004

  • We're thinking of starting a write-in campaign nominating General Lee to be the next imperator of yankeedom. posted by tortuga tommy, editor who thinks having a 440 c.i.d. is way more impressive than a Yale sheepskin.

    It gladdens the heart 2004

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.