KNOBKERRIE


Meaning of KNOBKERRIE in English

[ 'nɒbˌkɛri ]

(also knobkierie )

■ noun a short stick with a knobbed head, used as a weapon by South African tribesmen.

Origin

C19: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri '~'), suggested by Afrik. knopkierie .

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