"Wolverine State" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Michigan has a long-standing association with the wolverine: for example, many Detroiters volunteered to fight during the American Civil War and George Armstrong Custer, who led the Michigan Brigade, called them the "Wolverines". Perhaps originally from a local trade in wolverine fur, or perhaps suggesting a vicious temper. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Wolverine State}} Wolverine State
  1. (informal) A nickname for Michigan. Tags: informal Categories (place): Michigan, USA, State nicknames of the United States Related terms: Great Lakes State

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