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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Weird Word Wednesday

bivouac
      noun biv·ouac \ˈbi-və-ˌwak, ˈbiv-ˌwak\
: a temporary camp or shelter
Full Definition of BIVOUAC

1
:  a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
2
a :  encampment usually for a night
b :  a temporary or casual shelter or lodging
Examples of BIVOUAC

Origin of BIVOUAC

French, from Low German biwacht, from bi by + wacht guard

First Known Use: 1819

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