Boer UK /bɔː/US /boɹ/ noun3 •A militant in the Boer War.The British soldiers captured a Boer after the battle. •(historical) A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer. •(offensive) An Afrikaner, especially a farmer.‘I won't say good day to a fucking boer!’ he exploded, swinging round viciously to escape into the angry light outside. — 1979 formsBoers