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by possum on November 17th, 2005

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Where did the phrase Boston Irish Catholic come from?

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  • by Alatea on May 9th, 2006

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    It most likely came from Boston slang.

    Boston slang consists of words and phrases of slang originating from Boston. Though most often used in Boston, the slang can also be heard in other cities of Massachusetts or even other New England states, though not always as frequently. Some terms are less commonly heard outside of the Boston area than others; some are not used at all outside of Boston.

    ABI - American Born Irish; someone of Irish descent born in the United States who enthusiastically admires Ireland and Irish culture.

    The Irish Riviera - the South Shore suburbs on the coast such as Quincy and Weymouth to the southeast of Boston.

    Lace curtain Irish - a person of Irish descent who is moving up the social ladder; ("After they moved to the Point, they became lace curtain Irish.")

    Townie - In the strictest sense, a resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts; or more broadly someone from Somerville or South Boston or the other Irish-Catholic enclaves of Boston and surrounding areas.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_slang

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