Bay State
Americannoun
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Origin of Bay State
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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New Hampshire and Florida have been popular destinations for Bay State refugees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Other sites in Alaska where the risks of lake tsunamis coincide with human activity and infrastructure include Eklutna, Seward, Valdez, Juneau, Grewingk Lake in Kachemak Bay State Park and Index Lake near Glacier View.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2024
When Sieroty retired from the Senate in 1982, the California Legislature honored him by naming a state beach in Tomales Bay State Park in Marin County after him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024
A few miles west, detour to Sequim Bay State Park, where the mild climate makes for year-round camping, including winter tent or R.V. camping.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
We left that city at 2 A. M., July 27th, arriving in New York soon after daylight, where the regiment embarked on board steamers Bay State and State of Maine, for Providence.
From History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 by Clarke, Charles H.
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