n. A member of the Prussian landed aristocracy, a class formerly associated with political reaction and militarism. [German, from Middle High German junchērre, page, squire, from Old High German junchērro : junc, young; see yeu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + hērro, lord; see HERR.] Junker·dom n. |
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n. Slang A old car or truck in poor condition. |
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