German, from turnen to perform gymnastic exercises + Verein club
1852, in the meaning defined above
turn upon (something)
turnverein
turnwrest
“Turnverein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnverein. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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