n. A German armored vehicle, such as a tank, especially of the type used during World War II. adj. 1. Of or equipped with armored vehicles: a panzer division. 2. Of or relating to an armored division. [German, short for Panzerdivision, armored unit, from Panzer, tank, armor, from Middle High German panzier, armor, from Old French pancier, armor for the belly, from pance, belly; see PAUNCH.] |
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