veteraanmotor

Afrikaans

FWOTD – 20 January 2022

Etymology

Compound of veteraan +‎ motor.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɪə̯.təˈrɑːnˌmʊə̯.tər/

Noun

veteraanmotor (plural veteraanmotors, diminutive veteraanmotortjie)

1. A classic car.
   • 1985, Informat, page 30:

     Verder was daar sy voorliefde om met nederige ou motortjies rond te ry, wat seker heelwat méér werd sou wees as hulle, goed gepoleerd, saam met veteraanmotors uitgestal sou word.

     Besides there was his preference to drive around with humble old little cars, that would surely be worth very much more if they, well-polished, would be exhibited together with classic cars.