krantz

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans krans, from Dutch krans, from Middle Dutch crans, from Middle High German kranz, from Old High German kranz. The English spelling seems to have been influenced by cognate German Kranz.

Noun

krantz (plural krantzes)

  1. (in South Africa) An encircling or overhanging wall of rock.
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