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Diamond State

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Etymology

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A nickname referring to its small size.

Proper noun

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Diamond State

  1. A nickname for Delaware.
    • 1984 December 29, Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Delaware, “Anti-Gay Vigilantes”, in Gay Community News, volume 12, number 25, page 4:
      We also do not want to discourage any gay men or lesbians from visiting Rehobeth: it is an utterly delightful part of our Diamond State.

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