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wood
What does wood mean?
A white prisoner, especially one affiliated with the white car. The 'wood pile' is the white-controlled yard area.
"He rode with the woods on that yard."
Origin
Clipping of 'peckerwood.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wood' mean in prison?
It's short for 'peckerwood' and refers to a white inmate, especially one affiliated with the white 'car,' or group. The 'wood pile' is the white-controlled area of the yard.
How is 'wood' used?
It labels a white prisoner or the group, as in 'He rode with the woods on that yard.'
Where does the term come from?
It's a clipping of 'peckerwood,' a long-standing term for a white person, adopted in prison for white inmates and their group.
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