Michigander

[mish-i-gan-der]

noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan.

Origin of Michigander

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/.

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for michigander

Contemporary Examples of michigander

Never has a Michigander been more happy to share a big, great lake with you!
Michael Moore: America Is Not Broke
Michael Moore
March 7, 2011
The Michigander pulled through, against all odds, to capture the Miss USA 2010 crown.
7 Best Moments from Miss USA
The Daily Beast Video
May 17, 2010

Historical Examples of michigander

Only the long-legged Michigander kept his hold, and he looked like a pair of extended scissors.
The Busted Ex-Texan and Other Stories
W. H. H. Murray

British Dictionary definitions for michigander

Michigander

noun

a native or inhabitant of Michigan

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012