noun

michigander

Michigander (noun) means a native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America.

noun

A native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America.

In particular, a man from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigoose (“woman from Michigan”).

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Etymology

] Attributed to Abraham Lincoln, in a speech of July 27, 1848, as pejorative reference to Lewis Cass, Michigan politician: : There is one entire article of the sort I have not discussed yet; I mean the military tale you Democrats are now engaged in dovetailing onto the great Michigander. Ostensibly coined as a blend of Michigan + gander (“male goose, simpleton”) (punning on “tale” and “(dove)tail(ing)”). Alternatively from and/or later reanalyzed as Michigan + -d- (epenthetic) + -er (“resident of”).

Rhymes for michigander

gander lander wander dander pander zander sander Xander slander Leander Evander colander

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What is the meaning of michigander?

"michigander" (noun) means a native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America.

What are the different meanings of michigander?

"michigander" has 2 main meanings: 1. A native or resident of the state of Michigan in the United States of America; 2. In particular, a man from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigoose (“woman from Michigan”).