English
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Etymology
First documented in an 1848 speech by w:Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln; there, apparently a blend|Michigan|gander|nocap=1.<ref>http://www.umich.edu/news/MT/NewsE/091503/lincoln.html</ref> In later use, apparently reanalyzed as Michigan + -er with epenthetic -d-.

Pronunciation
IPA|[�mɪ.��.��gæn.d�]

Adjective
en-adj

1. Of or pertaining to Michigan.

Synonyms
Michiganian

Noun
en-noun

1. One who lives in or comes from Michigan.

Synonyms
Michiganian

References
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ru:Michigander

• 2007-08-22 18:26 - Ruakh - expand, add etym.

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