Etymology

Schnellbomber

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Today it means: A type of German World War 2 bomber designed to outrun fighters as part of its defensive capability. Full definition →

German Schnellbomber
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  1. German · borrowed fromSchnellbomber
  2. English todaySchnellbomber

Unadapted borrowing from German Schnellbomber, from schnell (“fast”) + Bomber (“bomber”).

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