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WAPINSCHAW
Etymology
Noun
wapinschaw (plural wapinschaws)
(Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
(Scotland, historical) A volunteer meeting or shooting competition inspired by this traditional exhibition of weapons.
Source: Wiktionary
Wap"in*schaw, n. Etym: [Scot. See Weapon, and Show.]
Definition: An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons in each district. [Scot.] Jamieson. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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