Etymology

wapinschaw

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Today it means: An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district. Full definition →

Scots wappen + schaw
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  1. Scots · derived fromwappen + schaw
  2. English todaywapinschaw

Ultimately from Old English, via Scots wappen + schaw. See weapon and show.

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