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Laager

Laager Meaning & Definition
Laager Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Laager?

[n] (South African) a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons

Synonyms | Synonyms for Laager: lager

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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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