geländeläufer

English

noun
Definitions
  • (skiing) A cross-country skier; a participant in cross-country skiing.

Etymology

Compound from German Gelände (terrain, countryside) + German Läufer (runner)compound from English land (real estate, urine) + English loper (rover, runner).

Origin

English

loper

Gloss

rover, runner

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