Quote Originally Posted by Scottish Chi
Riverkilt,
Yes, I believe you are correct. If I recall it was in reference to the type of closure used on coats. Kind of like a cloth version of a button.

It was used in the past (particularly by the English) to be insulting in somewhat of the same way as the French Acadians, who migrated to Lousiana as a result of more English abuse in Canada years prior, were refered to as Cajuns and Coonass (additional insults). However, as sometimes happens people will use a derogatory reference and turn it into a term of pride. A way of thumbing your nose (or turning around and raising your kilt while regimental) and showing the person making the insult what you think of their efforts to belittle you.

Within the last few years the French have again taken verbal abuse (ie Freedom Fries, etc.) which may or may not have been deserved. This is my little way of showing pride in that side of my family heritage while making a statement.

Cheers! Bill
Bill,

As a Cajun "by the ring and by the backdoor", as well as the proud husband of a Cajun, let me just say:

Good on ya, Mate!

If we ever meet in person, first pint is on me.

L'Acadie & Ecosse Tojours!

Todd