geweer

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ɣəˈʋeːr/

noun
Definitions
  • rifle
  • (by extension) gun, in particular a long-barrelled one
  • (absolute use only: het geweer) A defensive attitude or position
  • (obsolete) weapon, arm
  • (obsolete) blade weapon
  • (obsolete) weaponry, arms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch gewere (weapon, defense, opposition) pre from Dutch, Flemish weren (aver, keep out, ward off).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

weren

Gloss

aver, keep out, ward off

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