jay·hawk·er
| \ ˈjā-ˌhȯ-kər
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Definition of jayhawker
1
capitalized
: a native or resident of Kansas
—used as a nickname
2a
often capitalized
: a member of a band of antislavery guerrillas in Kansas and Missouri before and during the American Civil War
b
: bandit
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“Jayhawker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jayhawker. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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