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folknik

American  
[fohk-nik] / ˈfoʊk nɪk /

noun

Slang.
  1. a devotee or performer of folk music.


Etymology

Origin of folknik

1965–70, folk ( music ) + -nik

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Like many another contemporary folknik, Paxton writes his own songs rather than searching Appalachia for old, impoverished ones.

From Time Magazine Archive

In addition to his pair of books, he has made 33 recordings in a raspy but affecting folknik voice.

From Time Magazine Archive

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