Burschenschaft
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Burschenschaft
literally: youth association
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During his abode in Jena, he was a member of the so-called Burschenschaft, but at the same time also of another company, which he termed a Literary Union.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
So far as the Burschenschaft was a union which, on account of its ideal object, claimed prerogatives beyond the other Verbindungs, in so far by that prohibition is its return to the High-school made impossible.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
The same feeling which fifty years ago gave rise to the Burschenschaft displayed itself unmistakably in the enthusiasm with which Francis Joseph's invitation was welcomed by the Germans in general.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
In politics he was a strong Liberal and Unionist, and did much to inspire the organization of the Burschenschaft.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
But the Burschenschaft in its pristine glory could not so long continue.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
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