Hanoverian
1 of 2adjective
Han·o·ve·ri·an ˌha-nə-ˈvir-ē-ən 
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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
2 of 2noun
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)
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Hanover, Germany
First Known Use
Adjective
1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1