Michigoose

English

Etymology

Blend of Michigander +‎ goose, because the counterpart of a gander (“male goose”) is a goose (“female goose”).

Noun

Michigoose (plural Michigeese)

1. (uncommon, humorous) A woman from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigander (“man from Michigan”).
   • 1916, Moderator-topics, volume 36, page 165:

     Where is the little Michigander or Michigoose who is plugging along, so contentedly ensconced in his bi-valve surroundings as not to be touched by even an echo of the great state meeting of his profession?

   • 1982, Michigan Natural Resources Magazine, volumes 51-52, page 77:

     From Dale E. Pasco of Owosso: "My parents were both one room school teachers and they taught it this way: I'm a Michigander, my wife is a Michigoose, our kids are Michigoslins, so what is the use."

Hypernyms

• Michigander (unisex)
• Michiganer
• Michiganian
• American