Lone Star State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the Sate of Texas:
- He twisted the tail of a Connecticut company that was trying to do business contrary to the edicts of the great Lone Star State.
North Star State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the State of Min nesota:
- In the North Star State here, we rejoice in having a Grand Master, who knows no such word as fail.