Etymology

stormtroop

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Today it means: Synonym of stormtrooper. Full definition →

First used 1917German Sturmtruppe
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  1. German · calque ofSturmtruppe
  2. English todaystormtroop

From storm + troop, a calque of German Sturmtruppe, a compound of Sturm (“storm”) + Truppe (“troop”).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1917 Synonym of stormtrooper.

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