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Definition of oudstryder in English:

oudstryder

Pronunciation /ˈəʊtstrʌɪdə/

noun

(also outstryder)
historical

  • A veteran who fought on the side of the Boer Republics, especially in the Boer War (1899–1902). Hence, in extended use: a veteran of any war.

Origin

1940s. From Afrikaans oudstryder from Dutch oudstrijder veteran from oud + strijder warrior (from strijden to fight + -er).