> I'm a transplanted Yankee living in southwest Virginia. From time to time my friends and co-wokers pick on my pronunciations (I'm told that there is no "w" in call). I must also ask for translations from time to time. Today a word came up that I don't understand & I've been challenged to find the meaning. I'm hoping you can help me!!!!
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> The word is pronounced "ferkin" as in tin ferkin. What does this mean???? I would appreciate any assistance you can provide. Thank you!!

I'm not familiar with that one, Terri, but don't you just love the way they say those "ou" words in Virginia? Get somebody to say "There's a mouse in the house, get him out." I still crack up when I hear it. My father's family was from that area.
Over in Kentucky, we sometimes put an R in where it doesn't belong. Such as "warsh" for wash. I think they do that in some parts of Virginia.
Howard