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Definitions by Ketzy

Machisaba 

A folkloric and folkcrafting spiritual practice found in some Melungeon communities. Sometimes referred to as witchcraft by non Melungeons. Derives from the Hebrew word Mekhashepha.
"Jordanna's been dabbling in Machisaba lately, I think she cursed me!"
Machisaba by Ketzy August 10, 2022

Lakeminite 

1. Name given to the camp or pocket of Melungeon people who migrated out of Appalachia along the Hillbilly Highway to the Great Lakes region of the American Rust Belt during the Autoboom or the Great Appalachian Migration.

2. An enrolled member of the Great Lakes Melungeon Nation
The Lakeminite people make delicious corn pone!
Lakeminite by Ketzy July 20, 2022

Ridgeminite

Name given to a camp or pocket of Melungeon people, specifically the families dwelling among Newman's ridge in Hancock Tennessee.
Dem ridgeminites sure know how to party!
Ridgeminite by Ketzy July 20, 2022