HANOVERIAN

I. adjective Etymology: Hanover, Germany Date: 1753 of, relating to, or supporting the German ducal house of Hanover, of or relating to the British royal house that ruled from 1714 to 1901, II. noun Date: 1730 a member or supporter of the ducal or of the British royal ~ house, any of a breed of horses of German origin bred to excel in equestrian competition (as dressage and jumping)