Meaning of Michigosling | Babel Free

Definitions

A child from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigander (“man from Michigan”).

humorous, uncommon

Examples

“The chief objection to Michigander is that it inspires idiots to call⟳ a Michigan woman a Michigoose and a child a Michigosling, but the people of the State have⟳ got used to this”

“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⟳."”

“Gander is male goose. If you use⟳ “Michigander,” you should also include⟳ “Michigoose” (female) and “Michigosling” (child) in your title.”

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