laager

/ˈli.ɡəɹ/ · noun

Meaning

A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.
A temporary formation of armoured vehicles for resupply.
To arrange in a circular formation for defence.
To camp in a circular formation.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

lager(English)boer(English)leaguer(English)squatter camp(English)lapa(English)lobby(English)lolwapa(English)stalag(English)kraal(English)zulu(English)maxim(English)wagon(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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