Han·o·ve·ri·an
| \ ˌha-nə-ˈvir-ē-ən
, -ˈver- \
, -ˈver- \
Definition of Hanoverian
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Hanoverian
nounDefinition of Hanoverian (Entry 2 of 2)
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 (such as dressage and jumping)
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“Hanoverian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hanoverian. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Hanoverian was in 1706
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