You are listening to Appalachian Words, the show about language in Appalachia and the Great Smoky Mountains. I’m your host, Jennifer Heinmiller. I am co-author of the Dictionary of and Smoky Mountain and Southern Appalachian English, a historical dictionary that is over 1.3 million words long and covers everything from ain’t to zonies alive. If you’re curious about that one, subscribe and tune in.

I welcome your questions, comments, stories, suggestions, and zucchini bread. You can contact me at: [email protected]