English Explanatory Dictionary

wapinschaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
  2. A volunteer meeting or shooting competition inspired by this traditional exhibition of weapons.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɑpɪnʃɔː/

Word forms

wapinschaw wapinschaws wapenshaw wapinshaw weapon-schaw weaponshaw weaponshow

Etymology

From Scots [Term?], ultimately from Old English. See weapon and show.

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