ALL meanings of boer war
Boer war
B b - noun boer war either of two conflicts between Britain and the South African Boers, the first (1880–1881) when the Boers sought to regain the independence given up for British aid against the Zulus, the second (1899–1902) when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain 3
- noun boer war a war (1899-1902) in which Great Britain defeated the Boers of South Africa 3
- noun boer war a war in which Great Britain fought against the Transvaal and Orange Free State, 1899–1902. 1
- noun boer war a war between Great Britain and the Transvaal, 1880–81. 1