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Boer

a. a descendant of any of the Dutch or Huguenot colonists who settled in South Africa, mainly in Cape Colony, the Orange Free State, and the Transvaal
b. (as modifier): a Boer farm
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Built in 1926 on a three-acre parcel, Wagon Wheel Hotel is a symbol of how Eldoret was segmented between the Boers and British settlers.
In his new role, De Boer will oversee the group's operations spanning 11 properties operating and under development.
Mourinho refused to criticise any possible influence Van Gaal may have had on De Boer's punditry appearance as he derided the Dutchman's record.
Apart from the employees, Villamin said DV Boer also helps the community by providing them capitalization for their livelihood through the DV Boer Micro Finance.
Prior to this diplomatic posting, De Boer spent 29 years with McKinsey & Co.
In the first few weeks of the season, it has become clear that De Boer cannot introduce a passing game at a club which has always played in a very direct way.
Palace have yet to score in De Boer's three Premier League games and only West Ham are below them in the table.
De Boer was out of contract this summer, and turned down interest from FC Utrecht, among others, to join the Premier League club.
Losberger, a Germany-based provider of temporary warehouse space, said that the acquisition of Netherlands-headquartered De Boer would facilitate efforts to expand its footprint within the event-related temporary structures market.
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