The actual origins of the word "Dixie" is lost to the speculations of history, but one of the more accepted theories traces it to a ten-dollar currency circulated in New Orleans in the early 19th century. Upon the bills was printed the French term "Dix" (ten). Locals referred to them as "dixies", which gradually came to mean the city at large and, eventually, the entire South.
Later, of course, Daniel Decatur Emmett wrote the famed song "Dixieland."
As an historical entity, it is properly defined as the 11 states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America (SC, MS, FL, AL, GA, LA, TX, VA, AK, TN, and NC). This is the historical and traditional South.
In more modern times, Dixie's location in popular mind-set has evolved somewhat, and is usually associated with states -- or portions of them -- of the Deep South where Confederate and "Old South" pride live most strongly. As well as where the image of "moonlight and magnolias" is very rooted in reality.
Roughly, it would be an area which begins in southern Virginia and extends south into the Florida panhandle. On the northern boundary it sweeps west to take in Tennessee (and perhaps the southern parts of Kentucky),then westward thru most of Arkansas. On the southern end it runs thru the Gulf states until the northern and southern boundary lines connect to include and take in East Texas (generally, that part of the state east of Dallas).
Later, of course, Daniel Decatur Emmett wrote the famed song "Dixieland."
As an historical entity, it is properly defined as the 11 states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America (SC, MS, FL, AL, GA, LA, TX, VA, AK, TN, and NC). This is the historical and traditional South.
In more modern times, Dixie's location in popular mind-set has evolved somewhat, and is usually associated with states -- or portions of them -- of the Deep South where Confederate and "Old South" pride live most strongly. As well as where the image of "moonlight and magnolias" is very rooted in reality.
Roughly, it would be an area which begins in southern Virginia and extends south into the Florida panhandle. On the northern boundary it sweeps west to take in Tennessee (and perhaps the southern parts of Kentucky),then westward thru most of Arkansas. On the southern end it runs thru the Gulf states until the northern and southern boundary lines connect to include and take in East Texas (generally, that part of the state east of Dallas).
by TexasReb January 15, 2007
Redneaks live in the Dixie
by Abraham the destroyer October 10, 2019
A beautiful girl or as some say hot. She care deeply for her friends. She loves coke and chocolate, watching cooking shows. Shes called the party type of girl but put’s on a fake smile so her loved ones do not get worried about her. She loves music. Make sure to talk to her about different bands and songs. She things she is ugly even when people tell her she’s not. She hates nature but loves animals. She gets all the guys but longs for “The one” most people think she is a good girl but on the inside she has spunk and is a daredevil.
by Nikki567 April 02, 2018
to watch out for a member of authority while a friend is doing something illegal or stupid. when they shout dixies it means you have to stop the illegal activity and run away.
by CrAkHeAd1991 January 27, 2009
by hutameow November 22, 2021
Not just the South, but more specifically, states that joined the Confederacy and, today, are most heavily influenced by Southern culture. Those are, from west to east, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee. Historically Florida, but most of the other states of Dixie would not be comfortable including Florida in their region anymore. Kentucky and Missouri were both strong Union states (65-75% in each) and today are essentially in the Midwest; they were never in Dixie in the first place.
by ECoast69 February 07, 2007
by peemill November 15, 2011