geweer

Afrikaans

noun
Definitions
  • rifle, gun

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish geweer (rifle, gun, sidearm) inherited from Middle Dutch gewere (weapon, defense, opposition).

Origin

Middle Dutch

gewere

Gloss

weapon, defense, opposition

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