Michigander

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.5 References 1.6 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

First documented in an 1848 speech by Abraham Lincoln; there, apparently a blend of Michigan and gander.^[1] In later use, apparently reanalyzed as Michigan + -er with epenthetic -d-.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: [ˈmɪ.ʃə.ˈˈgæn.dɚ]

[edit] Adjective

Michigander (comparative more Michigander, superlative most Michigander)

1. Of or pertaining to Michigan.

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• Michiganian

[edit] Noun

Michigander (plural Michiganders)

1. One who lives in or comes from Michigan.

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• Michiganian

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ http://www.umich.edu/news/MT/NewsE/091503/lincoln.html

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: acdeghiimnr
• minicharged