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PLACE (HOW THE MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAINS GOT THEIR NAME).

A MAN WAS WALKING IN VIRGINIA WITH A FRIEND WHEN HE ASKED,
"WHAT IS THAT OVER THERE?", POINTING TO THE MOUNTAIN. HIS
FRIEND ANSWERED, "OH, THAT'S JUST A MASS - A - NUTTEN."

Where learned: VIRGINIA

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Place

Date learned: 00-00-1966

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