warwolf

warwolf
I. \\ˈwärˌ ̷ ̷, ˈwȯr-\
variant of werewolf
II. \\ˈwȯrˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (plural warwolves)
Etymology: war (I) + wolf; translation of Medieval Latin lupus belli
: a medieval siege engine for throwing stones and other missiles

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warˈwolf noun
1. A medieval siege engine
2. A fierce warrior (Walter Scott)
3. See also ↑werewolf
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Main Entry:war

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warwolf
obs. form of werwolf.

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