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because when the whites whipped the blacks, their whip would make a cracking noise thus becoming the name cracker.
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The term "cracker" likely originated with early European settlers in America, particularly in the southern regions. It may have been used to refer to the cracking sound made by the whips of cattle drivers, or to the cracking of corn used in cornbread, which was a staple food for many settlers. Over time, the term came to be associated with white settlers from the southern United States.
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What is a compound word for cracker?
Cheese-cracker.
What is the french word for cracker?
The French word for cracker is "biscuit" or "cracotte" depending on the type of cracker.
What is the plural form of cracker?
The plural form of cracker is crackers.
What is homophone for cracker?
A homophone for "cracker" is "crack her." Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.
Is cracker plural or singular?
"Cracker" can be both singular and plural. When you refer to one individual cracker, it is singular. When you refer to multiple crackers, it is plural.
Where does the name kracker Dan come from?
A cracker was a slang name for a dirt poor white person. Somewhere in the late 1830's.
What is another name for a cracker?
A wafer or a biscuit.Or are you talking about a Christmas Cracker?A firework?
How did cracker jacks get their name?
Legend has it that the name "Cracker Jack" came from a customer who upon trying the treat exclaimed "That really a cracker - Jack!" and the name stuck. However, "crackerjack" was also a slang expression at that time that meant "something very pleasing or excellent" and that is more likely to have been the origin of the name.
How do you spell Cracker Barrel?
That is the correct spelling of the trademark name "Cracker Barrel" (a convenience store).
What was the original name of Christmas crackers?
The original name for the Christmas 'Cracker' is 'Cosaque' made by Thomas J Smith who invented the Christmas Cracker
Why is an Oyster Cracker called an Oyster Cracker?
There are two possibilities for the name 'oyster cracker': # They are commonly associated with oyster stews or chowders # Their shape is reminiscent of oysters.
What is the best name for an African Gray on this list?
cracker
What is the name for the explosion in a Christmas cracker?
Silver fulminate
Where does cracker come from?
Crackers come from a variety of companies. The most well-known companies include Nabisco and Kraft.
Is cracker a good name for a boy?
Sounds cute. ... not if hes white, the black kids will be calling him a cracker ALL the time... not that they dont already...
Does Cracker Barrel sell watches?
Yes, Cracker Barrel does sell watches. There are usually Women's in the store. They run about $15, come in different colors and are quite nice!
What is a hinky-pinky for who packages wafers?
a cracker packer
