Biwak

German (Berlin)

/ˈbiːvak/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) bivouac temporary encampment under the open sky or in small tents

Etymology

Borrowed from French bivac derived from Alemannic German Biiwacht (reinforcements of guard town watch, a patrol of citizens added - in time of alarm commotion - to the regular town watch, auxiliary watch guard).

Origin

Alemannic German

Biiwacht

Gloss

reinforcements of guard town watch, a patrol of citizens added - in time of alarm commotion - to the regular town watch, auxiliary watch guard

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