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Biwak

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French bivac, dated form of bivouac, from Alemannic German Biiwacht (auxiliary watch or guard). Doublet of dated German Beiwacht, Beiwache.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːvak/
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Noun

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Biwak n (strong, genitive Biwaks, plural Biwaks or Biwake)

  1. (chiefly military, mountaineering) bivouac (temporary encampment under the open sky or in small tents)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Biwak” in Duden online
  • Biwak” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache