noun
laager
Laager (noun) means a camp for defence formed by drawing wagons into a circle, historically used by South African Boers.
noun
1
A camp for defence formed by drawing wagons into a circle, historically used by South African Boers.
"“And for how long d'you think you're going to be safe in the cities?” Louis persisted. “Just a matter of time, then our frontiers will shrink as we draw our little laager more and more tightly.”"
— André Brink, Rumours of Rain (1978)
2
A short-term grouping of armoured vehicles brought together to refuel and restock supplies.
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Etymology
Comes from South African Dutch lager (“camp”) (modern Afrikaans laer), which traces back through German Lager, Middle High German leger and Old High German legar to Proto-Germanic *legrą. It is a doublet of lager and lair.
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What is the meaning of laager?
"laager" (noun) means a camp for defence formed by drawing wagons into a circle, historically used by South African Boers.
What is another word for laager?
Other words for "laager" include lager.
What are the different meanings of laager?
"laager" has 2 main meanings: 1. A camp for defence formed by drawing wagons into a circle, historically used by South African Boers; 2. A short-term grouping of armoured vehicles brought together to refuel and restock supplies.
