laagers
plural of laager
• Alsager
Source: Wiktionary
Laa"ger (lal"ger or lä"ger), n. [D., also leger. Cf. 2d Leaguer, Lair.]
Definition: A camp, esp. one with an inclosure of travelers' wagons for temporary defense. [South Africa]
Wagons . . . can be readily formed into a laager, a camp, by being drawn into a circle, with the oxen placed inside and so kept safe from the attacks of wild beasts. James Bryce.
Laa"ger, v. t. & i. [From Laager, n.]
Definition: To form into, or camp in, a laager, or protected camp.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
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