Burschenschaft
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Burschenschaft
literally: youth association
Example Sentences
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To accomplish these high endeavours, there must be a universal free Burschenschaft throughout all Germany.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
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
The bond of an universal Burschenschaft no longer embraces the whole body of German students, but the professors of every political as well as religious creed move amongst each other in manifold circles.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
In his history we behold the fac-simile of the history of the whole Burschenschaft to which he belonged.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
To this house for some years, the Burschenschaft were accustomed to go on the anniversary of Sand's execution, in procession, and there with singing, and probably an oration, paid their respect to his memory.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
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