bursch

English

Etymology

German [Term?]

Noun

bursch (plural burschen)

  1. (archaic) A German university student.
    • 1879, Henry Vizetelly, Berlin Under the New Empire: Its Institutions, Inhabitants, Industry, Monuments, Museums, Social Life, Manners, and Amusements (volume 2)
      A student's day's work usually begins late. During the half year previous to his final examination he is perhaps up and at work betimes, but a bursch who rises early and studies hard in the first half year is a rare exception to the general rule.
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