New York State National Guard
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Sometimes called the "Empire Division." New York is called the Empire State.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “New York State National Guard” mean?
Sometimes called the "Empire Division." New York is called the Empire State.
Is “New York State National Guard” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.