The author uses the term Indianans to explain what he means by “hoosiers.”
That’s all you need to know.
Dr Whashisface uses the term “Indianans.”
Case closed.
“For well over a CENTURY AND A HALF the people of Indiana have been CALLED Hoosiers. It is one of the oldest of state nicknames and has had a WIDER ACCEPTANCE than most.”
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My original quote says what they’re CALLED. And that’s what they’ve been called for 150 years.
“The author uses the term Indianans to explain what he means by “hoosiers.””
What HE “MEANS”? I didn’t know the good old Dr. was the one who started a 150 year old nickname! /SARC
CASE CLOSED.