Hanoverian
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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of, relating to, or situated in Hannover
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of or relating to the princely house of Hanover or to the monarchs of England or their reigns from 1714 to 1901
noun
Etymology
Origin of Hanoverian
Example Sentences
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This meant his private life had to reflect his moral authority and that he would need to “leave behind him the spectacular dysfunctional horrors that blighted the lives of his Hanoverian predecessors,” Hadlow said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023
The death of Caroline, the wife of George II, brought about a musical addition to the royal funeral befitting the Hanoverian queen.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Sometimes satirists evoked them in covert critiques of the ruling class; for example, rats featured prominently in criticisms of the Hanoverian dynasty, which took power in England in the early 18th century.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2021
Along with the roasary beads, other items stolen were Hanoverian coronation cups, gold ceremonial batons, silver Apostle spoons, a silver casket and silver mug.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2021
Another of the friends," she says, "to whom we were indebted for many pleasant hours, was that courtly Hanoverian soldier Baron Knesbeck, equerry to the Duke of Cambridge.
From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.
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