Mich

/mɪtʃ/ proper noun

Definition

An abbreviation for Michigan or a nickname for Michael; also appears in various place names and surnames.

Etymology

As an abbreviation for Michigan, from Ojibwe mishigami meaning 'large water' or 'large lake.' As a nickname for Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God.' The abbreviated form emerged in informal American usage.

Kelly Says

This tiny word bridges Native American geography and Hebrew theology! Whether referring to the Great Lakes or the archangel Michael, 'Mich' connects vast waters with celestial heights through the miracle of linguistic economy.

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