Michigoose

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A woman from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigander (“man from Michigan”). humorous, uncommon

    "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?"

Example

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"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?"

Etymology

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

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