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[reh-kun]

* Depends on context, attitude and inflection.

1. Guess, as in "I guess so."

   Elmer:	“He ever comin' back?”
   Estel:	“Well. I reckon.”

2. Think, as in "Do you think that..."

   Elmer:	“Reckon he'll be real mad f'he does?”
   Estel:	“As a old wet hen.”

3. Absolutely Certain

   Elmer:	“An' I reckon somebody'll leave here with a pump knot on their head.”
   Estel:	“Better you then me.”

4. Do you think? (adverb), as in "where do you think..."

   Elmer:	“I really need me a hammer.”
   Estel:	“Reckon where he left it at?”