Van der Merwe

British  

/ væn də ˈmɜːvə /

noun

1. a stereotypical figure humorously representing Boer stupidity and prejudice

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Etymology

Origin of Van der Merwe

C20: from a common Afrikaner surname

Example Sentences

Scotland also made a raft of replacements, including the introduction of Edinburgh wing Graham for Van der Merwe.

From BBC

Botham did not react quickly enough from the restart and Graham gathered a quick Russell kick-off and out-sprinted Hamer-Webb to equal Van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record.

From BBC

Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by "huge determination" after he recalled the experienced backs to Scotland's starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff.

From Barron's

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations clash away to Wales on Saturday.

From Barron's

Toulouse star Kinghorn will start at full-back in place of Tom Jordan, who drops to the bench, while Van der Merwe, Scotland's record try-scorer, returns on the wing following an injury to Jamie Dobie.

From Barron's