Hoosierism

English Alternative forms en hoosierism Etymology From en Hoosier ism. Noun ~ The attitudes, behaviors, or speech style of a Hoosier, a person from Indiana. en We attribute the use of the word Fogey, by so accomplished a scholar as Mr. Beecher, to the influence of Hoosierism, acquired during a long residence in Indiana—and as used by him, applied to human beings, “old Fogeys” in a serious discourse, meaning by inference, a class of independent old gentlemen, who understand matters and things—are peculiarly prejudiced in their own forms and uses; and who adhere to the old paths of conformity to established customs. 221 Editor’s Table The Opal 1852-08 II 8 Utica, New York, United States en What with the King of Ohio fearing the encroachment of Pan-Hoosierism, and Pennsylvania fearing invasion by the hordes from the Bowery, and California wanting a place in the sun, and Alabama wanting a place in the shade, and all that and much more, it would have been intolerable. 1163 Ellis O. Jones Life (magazine) Life Europe’s Limit 64 1678 1914-12-24 en Many things have happened to Indiana, but much of the essential Hoosierism remains untouched. 621–622 Have Faith in Indiana Elmer Davis Harper's Magazine 0017-789X 1926-10 153 The attitudes, behaviors, or speech style of a Hoosier, a low-class person. en It is time the old charge of hoosierism against tha rural population was wiped out, if it was ever true ; and that the agriculturist should take his true position in society. 181 Practical Hints to Young Farmers James H. Saye The Rural Carolinian IV 1873-01 4 Charleston, South Carolina, United States en Indiana, USA