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folks

/foʊks/ noun C2
  1. Late 19th and early 20th century migrants to California from Iowa and other parts of the Midwestern United States.
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I love and esteem you, because honest folks are so rare.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
Diana and several other Avonlea young folks were generally on hand to meet them and they all walked over to Avonlea in a merry party.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 296 · C1
Rachel Lynde was one of those capable creatures who can manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 1 · C1
How are all your folks?”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 5 · C1

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