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English word origin

Etymology of V-1

From German Vergeltungswaffe eins (“retaliation weapon one”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

An early cruise missile, powered by a pulsejet, used by Germany in the Second World War.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From German Vergeltungswaffe eins (“retaliation weapon one”).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative form of V1.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From V + 1.

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  • Compound componentVen
  • Compound component1en
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