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stellenbosch

(transitive, South Africa, obsolete) To shift sideways.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(transitive, South Africa, obsolete) To shift sideways.

Origin: From the town of the same name in the Western Cape, South Africa. During the South African War (or Boer War), English officers who had done badly were sent to a farm at Stellenbosch, without losing rank, to look after horses. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Innovative solution or unlicenced nuisance? They’re popular and eco-friendly. But these electric scooters are causing controversy in Stellenbosch. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “GOAL! 43' — Orlando Pirates. Stellenbosch 0–1 Orlando Pirates. Premier Soccer League #stellenbosch #orlandopirates”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “⏱️ Underway! Stellenbosch 0-0 Orlando Pirates Live blog 👇 https://www.footy-feed.com/matches/stellenbosch-vs-orlando-pirates-2026-05-05 #Stellenbosch #OrlandoPirates #PremierSoccerLeague”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “GOAL! 42' — E. Makgopa scores for Orlando Pirates. Stellenbosch 0–1 Orlando Pirates. Assist: P. Maswanganyi. Premier Soccer League #stellenbosch #orlandopirates”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “P. Maswanganyi 45' — Goal for Orlando Pirates. Stellenbosch 0–2 Orlando Pirates. Premier Soccer League #stellenbosch #orlandopirates”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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