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Wolverine

nounattested in dialogue

A native or resident of the American state of Michigan.

noun

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Someone associated with the University of Michigan, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.

Etymology

From wolverine.

Forms

plural
Wolverines
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