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Boche
Boche [ bosh, bawsh ] (plural Boches or Boche) or boche [ bosh, bawsh ] (plural boches or boche)


noun 
Definition:
 
an offensive term for Germans considered collectively, especially German soldiers of World War I ( dated )

[Early 20th century. Shortening of French alboche, blend of allemand "German" + caboche "cabbage, blockhead"]
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