Michigander

[ mish-i-gan-der ]

/ ˌmɪʃ ɪˈgæn dər /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

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Also called Mich·i·gan·ite

[mish-i-guh-nahyt] /ˈmɪʃ ɪ gəˌnaɪt/.

Origin of Michigander

1825–35, Americanism; blend of Michigan and gander, name first applied to Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territory (1813–31)

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Only the long-legged Michigander kept his hold, and he looked like a pair of extended scissors.
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British Dictionary definitions for michigander

Michigander

/ (ˌmɪʃɪˈɡændə) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan

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