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terr | err |

As a noun terr

is (rhodesian slang, originally military) a terrorist; a nationalist guerrilla.

As a verb err is

to make a mistake.

terr

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Rhodesian slang, originally military) A terrorist; a nationalist guerrilla
  • * 2008 , Alexandre Binda, The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry , 30° South Publishers, page 92:
    • As he entered the trees, he called, "Terrs left about one minute ago – in a hurry. There is abandoned equipment – no time to collect – moving east on tracks."
  • * c. 1970 , John Edmond, Black Boots'' (song), in ''Troopiesongs (album):
    • If a terr's on the run or if he goes to ground, /
    It doesn't really matter 'cause they'll hunt him down. /
    And if that terr's the first that shoots, /
    He got no chance against the Black Boots.
    Zimbabwe English ----

    err

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make a mistake.
  • * '>citation
    • Artificial tests, then, can hardly err on the side of supplying too many opportunities for one bird to see another perform the act which is the model.
  • To sin.
  • (archaic) to stray.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * err on the side of * err on the side of caution * erroneous * error * to err is human