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sandlapper

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Definition of sandlapper

: one living in a lowland area especially in the southeastern U.S.

Note: This term is most common in South Carolina, where it is used in the names of businesses, organizations, and public facilities as well as a term for South Carolinians in general.

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sand entry 1 + lapper

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“Sandlapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandlapper. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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