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knobkerrie

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒbˌkɛri/

(also knobkierie)
Definition of knobkerrie

noun

  • a short stick with a knob at the top, traditionally used as a weapon by the indigenous peoples of South Africa.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri 'knobkerrie'), suggested by Afrikaans knopkierie

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