[ ˌhanə(ʊ)'vɪərɪən ]
■ 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 ~s ) 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.