Adjacent Words

Hanoverian definitions

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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adj
1: of or relating to the former English royal House of Hanover or their supporters n
1: any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
2: a member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover

Merriam Webster's

I. adjective Etymology: Hanover, Germany Date: 1753 1. of, relating to, or supporting the German ducal house of Hanover 2. of or relating to the British royal house that ruled from 1714 to 1901 II. noun Date: 1730 1. a member or supporter of the ducal or of the British royal Hanoverian house 2. any of a breed of horses of German origin bred to excel in equestrian competition (as dressage and jumping)

Oxford Reference Dictionary

adj. of or relating to the British sovereigns from George I to Victoria (1714-1901). Etymology: Hanover in Germany, whose Elector became George I in 1714

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Hanoverian Han`o*ve"ri*an, a. Of or pertaining to Hanover or its people, or to the House of Hanover in England.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Hanoverian Han`o*ve"ri*an, n. A native or naturalized inhabitant of Hanover; one of the House of Hanover.