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Bur•schen•schaft
(bŏŏr′shən shäft′),USA pronunciation n., pl. -schaf•ten (-shäf′tən).USA pronunciation [German.](at German universities)
- any of certain associations of students formed to promote patriotism, Christian conduct, and liberal ideas but now primarily social fraternities.