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Panzer.

armour, armour plating, shield

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpant͡sər/[ˈpan.t͡sɐ]
  1. armour, armour plating, shield

    masculine · strong
  2. ellipsis of Panzerkampfwagen (“tank”, literally “armored combat vehicle”)

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis · masculine · strong
  3. suit of armour

    historical · masculine · strong
  4. shell, carapace

    masculine · strong
  5. shield, protection

    figuratively · masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German panzer, panzier, from Old French panciere (“coat of mail to protect the belly”), from pance (“paunch, belly”) (compare Medieval Latin panceria, pancerium), from Latin pantex (“paunch, belly”). See also Pansen.

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