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Messerschmitt

American  
[mes-er-shmit] / ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt /

noun

  1. any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, especially the ME-109.

Messerschmitt British  
/ ˈmɛsərˌʃmɪt /

noun

  1. Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898–1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter

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Etymology

Origin of Messerschmitt

1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer

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