English word origin

Etymology of V-2

German Vergeltungswaffe zwei (“retaliation weapon two”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

An early long-range liquid-fuel ballistic missile used by Germany during the Second World War.

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

German Vergeltungswaffe zwei (“retaliation weapon two”).

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Unspecified derivation mentionVergeltungswaffe zweide

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative form of V2.

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

From V + 2.

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Compound componentVen
Compound component2en

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Alternative spelling of V-twin.

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

From V- + 2.

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