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

At around 1:56 a.m., van der Merwe (who lives 107 yards away) said she was awakened by sounds of shouting and went back to sleep.

From The Daily Beast

It was at that moment still in safety, at the farm of Mrs. van der Merwe.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. van der Merwe was now going to take him to his own house at Krugersdorp, and there to take further charge of him.

From Project Gutenberg

Instead, he told us that we could get what we wanted from Oom Van der Merwe, who had a farm not far distant.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. van der Merwe, whom we met here, was exceedingly kind to us, and gave us plenty of fodder for our horses.

From Project Gutenberg

Commandant van der Merwe said that matters with him were much the same as in the districts of Commandant van Niekerk.

From Project Gutenberg