Messerschmitt

[mes-er-shmit]

noun

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

Origin of Messerschmitt

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

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Historical Examples of messerschmitt

For an instant his eyes strayed to one of the Messerschmitt One-Tens.
Dave Dawson with the Commandos
R. Sidney Bowen
And as luck would have it, a Messerschmitt One-Ten was the ship nearest them.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F
R. Sidney Bowen
Each Russian pilot seemed to know just which Messerschmitt he was to handle.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front
R. Sidney Bowen
Too late the other Messerschmitt pilot saw what was headed his way.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front
R. Sidney Bowen
That explained that lone Messerschmitt flirting about with the Wellington in the clouds.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front
R. Sidney Bowen

British Dictionary definitions for messerschmitt

Messerschmitt

noun

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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Word Origin and History for messerschmitt

Messerschmitt

type of German warplane, 1940, from name of Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978), German aircraft designer. The surname is literally "cutler, knife-maker."