Mudcat Café message #4142897

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Thread #78973 Message #4142897
Posted By: GUEST,Hootenanny
30-May-22 - 12:12 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: 'Uncle Bud' Obscene Southern US Song
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: 'Uncle Bud' Obscene Southern US Song

I believe "Black Betty" was the name used by convicts for the heavy strap with which they were beaten.