parish the largest local administrative district in Louisiana. A parish is the equivalent of a county in other states.
Parnell Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-91), Irish nationalist leader.
plarines a mispronunciation of "pralines," a type of candy made of pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
ragball a game in which a ball of rags takes the place of a real ball. Reference to the game underscores the crushing poverty of the black community.
Roast Nyers Roasting Ears (Of Corn).
