Paw Paw French en · PROPN
Etymology
Named after the pawpaw tree which is found in the state.
Meanings
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Synonym of Missouri French.
Paw Paw French, also known as Illinois Country French or Missouri French, originated with early French settlers to the St. Louis region.
2015 July 13, “Paw Paw French: Two 20-somethings bet St. Louis can save a vanishing dialect”, in St. Louis Public Radio: