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    In the classic US patriotic song 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' there is the line, "He stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni." What does this mean?

    Question #28364. Asked by Yank. (Feb 19 03 12:54 AM)


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    		Enjoy the music too.
    http://www.kidscookiemix.com/seasonal/july/julysongs8.htm


    Feb 19 03, 1:22 AM
    mibmob

    		I've never understood whether it is the cap he calls macaroni or the pony. Isn't this proof that the first settlers were Italian?

    Feb 19 03, 11:43 AM

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