Hanoverian


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
Hanoverian /ˌhanə(ʊ)ˈvɪərɪən/
adjective relating to the royal house of Hanover, who ruled as monarchs in Britain from 1714 (the accession of George I) to 1901 (the death of Queen Victoria). noun
  • 1 (usu. the Hanoverians) any of the British sovereigns from George I to Victoria.
  • 2 a medium-built horse of a German breed, developed for use both as a riding horse and in harness.
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