"Nutmegger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Nutmeggers [plural]
Etymology: nutmeg + -er. Connecticut is sometimes known as the Nutmeg State. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nutmeg|er}} nutmeg + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nutmegger (plural Nutmeggers)
  1. A person from Connecticut. Categories (topical): Demonyms Categories (place): Connecticut, USA Synonyms: Connecticutensian, Connecticuter

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