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Nutmegger

American  
[nuht-meg-er] / ˈnʌt mɛg ər /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Connecticut.

Etymology

Origin of Nutmegger

nutmeg + -er 1; Nutmeg State

Example Sentences

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Plus, on a more minor note, Shaqiri is surely the best nutmegger in world football, a nutmegger of astonishing dexterity and determination.

From The Guardian

The nutmegger is not supposed to be the nutmeggee.

From The Guardian

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