Michigoose
English
Etymology
From Michigander, because the counterpart of a gander (“male goose”) is a goose (“female goose”).
Noun
Michigoose (plural Michigeese)
- (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."
- 1916, Moderator-topics, volume 36, page 165:
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