"krantz" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: krantzes [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Afrikaans krans, from Dutch krans, from Middle Dutch crans, from Middle High German kranz, from Old High German kranz, probably altered from krenz, ultimately related to Proto-Germanic *kringaz (“circle, ring”). The English spelling seems to have been influenced by cognate German Kranz. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|krans}} Afrikaans krans, {{der|en|nl|krans}} Dutch krans, {{der|en|dum|crans}} Middle Dutch crans, {{der|en|gmh|kranz}} Middle High German kranz, {{der|en|goh|kranz}} Old High German kranz, {{der|en|gem-pro|*kringaz|t=circle, ring}} Proto-Germanic *kringaz (“circle, ring”), {{der|en|de|Kranz}} German Kranz Head templates: {{en-noun}} krantz (plural krantzes)
  1. (in South Africa) An encircling or overhanging wall of rock. Synonyms: krans
    Sense id: en-krantz-en-noun-0XK2D0E3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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