Definitions for: Laager

[n] (South African) a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons

Webster (1913) Definition: Laa"ger, n. [D., also leger. Cf. 2d Leaguer, Lair.]
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.]
To form into, or camp in, a laager, or protected camp.

Synonyms: lager

See Also: bivouac, camp, cantonment, encampment

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