Meaning of LAAGER
Pronunciation: | | 'lâgur
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| Definition: | | [n] (South African) a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons |
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| Synonyms: | | lager |
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| See Also: | | bivouac, camp, cantonment, encampment | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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