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laager

Laager (noun) means a defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.

noun
1
A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.
2
A temporary formation of armoured vehicles for resupply.
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Etymology

From South African Dutch lager (“camp”) (modern Afrikaans laer), from German Lager, from Middle High German leger, from Old High German legar, from Proto-Germanic *legrą. Doublet of lager and lair.

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What is the meaning of laager?

"laager" (noun) means a defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers.

What are the different meanings of laager?

"laager" has 2 main meanings: 1. A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers; 2. A temporary formation of armoured vehicles for resupply.

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