About The Word Laager
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Laager
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What's The Definition Of Laager?
[n] (South African) a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
Synonyms | Synonyms for Laager: lager Related Terms | Find terms related to Laager: See Also | bivouac | camp | cantonment | encampment Laager In Webster's Dictionary \Laa"ger\, n. [D., also leger. Cf. 2d {Leaguer}, {Lair}.]
A camp, esp. one with an inclosure of travelers' wagons for
temporary defense. [South Africa]
Wagons . . . can be readily formed into a laager, a
camp, by being drawn into a circle, with the oxen
placed inside and so kept safe from the attacks of wild
beasts. --James Bryce.
\Laa"ger\, v. t. & i. [From {Laager}, n.] To form into, or camp in, a laager, or protected camp. |
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