messerschmitts'
ərˌʃmɪt noun
any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, especially the ME-109.
Origin:
1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer
1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer
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| Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898--1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter | |
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Messerschmitt
type of German warplane, 1940, from name of Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978), Ger. aircraft designer. The surname is lit. "knife-maker."
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