Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A solitary mustelid mammal (Gulo gulo) of northern regions, having a heavyset body, short legs, dark fur, and a bushy tail, and known for its aggressive predatory behavior.
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- noun A solitary, fierce member of the
weasel family,Gulo gulo .
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- noun stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal
- noun a native or resident of Michigan
- noun musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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What’s hot this time of year in wolverine goodies.
Minimates Series | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009
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I love the idea of wolverine being a happy month because of Linda!
AAN: auto-immune disease of the brain and the effect on memory & the Brain Board; memory, regression & emotions Elizabeth McClung 2009
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Not sure I like the idea of wolverine being the leader, takes a bit away from his lone wolf style.
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It is generally conceded by the most experienced fur-hunters of the northern forest, that while the wolverine is a crafty brute and difficult to hunt, yet of all forest creatures the coloured fox is the hardest to trap.
The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure Arthur Henry Howard Heming 1905
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The severe frosts of winter freeze the lodge into such a solid structure that the beaver is safe against the wolverine, which is unable to break through the wall, resembling the adobe structures found in Mexico and the Southwest.
The Life of Kit Carson Ellis, Edward S 1889
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The fur of the wolverine was a mixed black and white, but neither black nor white is the word to use.
The Story of Ab A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man Stanley Waterloo 1879
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The severe frosts of winter freeze the lodge into such a solid structure that the beaver is safe against the wolverine, which is unable to break through the wall, resembling the adobe structures found in
The Life of Kit Carson Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A. Edward Sylvester Ellis 1878
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But the wolverine is a plucky animal when thus assailed, and he made a good fight for his hard-earned supper.
Three Boys in the Wild North Land Egerton Ryerson Young 1874
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If the wolverine is the elusive wayfaring celebrity of the clan, then the marten, as its name might suggest, is the accountant.
High Country News - Most Recent Eric Wagner 2010
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The zoo's only male wolverine, which is a dog-sized member of ...
bilby commented on the word wolverine
Here.
March 13, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word wolverine
Wow. "Who designed this" indeed.
P.S. Weirdnet, WTF?
March 13, 2009
lea commented on the word wolverine
And without the "beautiful pubic hair. I can't really think of anything else to say right now. I blew a fuse. Need to go away and fix it.
March 13, 2009
reesetee commented on the word wolverine
What? WeirdNet says, repeatedly, that a wolverine is a "fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals." Isn't that enough for you bear types?
March 13, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word wolverine
"A native or resident of Michigan"? Really, WeirdNET? That's the most prominent definition?
I'm down with a fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals. Just not so much with Michigan, dig?
March 14, 2009
reesetee commented on the word wolverine
But you do agree that Michigan's a lovely place, fur-bearing fissipeds or no?
March 14, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word wolverine
Well of course! But from WeirdNET one would imagine it's filled with wolverines!
March 14, 2009
reesetee commented on the word wolverine
That's WeirdNet for you. Always rabble-rousing.
March 14, 2009
seanahan commented on the word wolverine
I have to disagree with Chained Bear. The University of Michigan is a prominent university, and very well know in college sports. It is also the premier university in the state of Michigan. As such, residents of Michigan are Wolverines. The animal is fairly obscure, but there are a lot of people from Michigan. Now, I agree that using Wolverine in general to describe Michigan residents and not just alumni is a bit unfortunate, especially for graduates of Michigan State (the Spartans), but it is something I hear all the time.
March 30, 2009
Prolagus commented on the word wolverine
This animal is also known with the less alluring name of glutton.
May 1, 2009
dontcry commented on the word wolverine
Well then, Pro, I must be a wolverine!
May 1, 2009