WAPPENSCHAWING


Meaning of WAPPENSCHAWING in English

Pronunciation: ' wa-p ə n- ˌ sho ̇ (-)i ŋ , ' wä-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) wapynschawing, from wapen weapon (fr. Old Norse v ā pn ) + schawing, gerund of schawen to show, from Old English sc ē awian to look, look at ― more at WEAPON , SHOW

Date: 15th century

: an inspection or muster of soldiers formerly held at various times in each district of Scotland

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.