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Laager
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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a South African Dutch word (Dutch leger, Ger. lager, connected with Eng. "lair") for a temporary defensive encampment, formed by a circle of wagons. The English word is "leaguer," an armed camp, especially that of a besieging or "beleaguering" army. The Ger. lager, in the sense of "store," is familiar as the name of a light beer (see Brewing).
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Laager'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/l/laager.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Laager'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/l/laager.html. 1910.
