Michigander

[ mish-i-gan-der ]

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

Origin of Michigander

1
1825–35, Americanism; blend of Michigan and gander, name first applied to Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territory (1813–31)
  • Also called Mich·i·gan·ite [mish-i-guh-nahyt]. /ˈmɪʃ ɪ gəˌnaɪt/.

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Michigander

/ (ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə) /


noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Michigan

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