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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