Burschenschaft
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Burschenschaft
literally: youth association
Example Sentences
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The trial for the murder went on quickly at first, but afterwards became more complicated, on account of the documents which were found amongst Sand's papers, concerning the Burschenschaft and such matters.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
At the breaking up of the Burschenschaft at Jena, the 26th of November, 1819, the following song was sung; which we therefore give as one of the most celebrated.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
Formerly, indeed, the costume, one entire singularity, and the coloured Chore-ribbands, the variegated cap, and the tri-colour of the Burschenschaft, were worn openly.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
The gymnastic schools, as the rendezvous of the Burschenschaft, are unhappily cried down, and are thereby fallen completely into neglect.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
To establish a thorough union amongst the students, was a main object of the Burschenschaft.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
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