Definitions

1. noun

A city in northwestern Germany, capital of the state of Lower Saxony.

“The historic city of Hanover is a must-visit destination for any traveler in Germany.”

2. proper noun

A former kingdom in northwestern Germany, which existed from 1815 to 1866.

“The Kingdom of Hanover played an important role in German history.”

3. verb

to transfer the sovereignty of a state to the British Crown.

“The Kingdom of Hanover was annexed and Hanovered by the British in 1714.”