Wolverine en · NOUN
Etymology
From wolverine.
Meanings
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A native or resident of the American state of Michigan.
[The term "Sucker" is] The cognomen of the Illinoians, answering to the Buckeye of Ohio, the Wolverine of Michigan, the Corn-cracker of Kentucky, &c.
1846, Eliza Wood Farnham, Life in Prairie Land, page 63:
- Someone associated with the University of Michigan, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Michigander (native or resident of Michigan)