Van der Merwe

/ væn də ˈmɜːvə /

noun

1. a stereotypical figure humorously representing Boer stupidity and prejudice

Word History and Origins

Origin of Van der Merwe¹

C20: from a common Afrikaner surname

Example Sentences

Darcy Graham equalled Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record in a comfortable nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield.

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He scored half of Scotland's eight tries in the 57-17 win at Murrayfield on Saturday and elevated himself to second in Scotland men's all-time top try-scorers list, one behind team-mate Duhan van der Merwe.

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After Roelof van der Merwe was caught behind, captain Gregory eked a few more to go to his half-century before he was ninth out and Jake Ball was last out in the final over.

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Kyle Steyn scored another after quick thinking at a line-out and significant carries from Duhan van der Merwe and Jack Dempsey.

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Duhan van der Merwe, so clinical against England last time out, opted not to pass to Ali Price when the replacement scrum-half had a clear run to the line.

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