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Posted by rfvv on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:17pm.



Oh Lordy, how my heart grows weary, far from the old folks at home.
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This is a sentence in the song "Swanee River.

Q1: " What is the meaning of "Lordy" here? Is Lordy one of his friends' name?

Q2: Who are 'the old folks'? Are they the songwriter's father and mother? •English - Writeacher, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 8:24am
No, "Oh Lordy" is just an old-time way of saying "Oh God."

And "old folks" could mean his parents or simply refer to all the people he knew in his hometown.
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Thank you for your explanation.
Lordy seems to be used as an interjection. If we add y at the end of "Lord," what diffference does it have?

When "Lord" is modified with a "y" at the end to become "Lordy," it is commonly used as an interjection to express surprise, frustration, or excitement. Adding the "y" at the end of "Lord" gives a casual and informal tone to the word. It is similar to other interjections like "oh my" or "oh dear," but specifically referencing the word "Lord" or "God."

The addition of the letter "y" at the end of "Lord" in the interjection "Lordy" is a colloquial or informal way of expressing emphasis or surprise. It does not change the meaning of the word itself, but it adds a slight variation in tone or emotion. "Oh Lordy" is an old-time expression used to convey a sense of exclamation, excitement, or sometimes even distress. It is similar to saying "Oh my goodness" or "Oh my word" to emphasize a feeling or reaction. So, the use of "Lordy" adds a bit of color or texture to the speaker's statement or exclamation.