Michigoose

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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."

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