lant-vair

Definitions

1. noun

A defensive barrier or fortified position, especially in a rural area, used to protect a region or population from invasion or attack.

“The medieval landwehr was crucial in defending the kingdom against the invading forces.”

2. noun

A citizen militia or military reserve in some German states, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“The landwehr was instrumental in the Prussian military’s success during the Napoleonic Wars.”