subs. phr. (American).—South Carolina. [From the arms of the State: a variety of dwarf palm or palmetto is abundant therein.] Whence PALMETTO FLAG, PALMETTO CITY, and PALMETTO BOYS.
1861. Charleston Mercury, ‘War Song.’
| March, march on, brave PALMETTO BOYS, | |
| Sumter and Lafayette, forward in order. |
