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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Archaic form of onslaught. alt-of, archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms

attackonrushabuseaggravated assaultaggressionamphibious attack

Etymology

From an- + slaight, probably from Middle English sleight, from Middle Dutch aenslag, aenslach, equivalent to on- + slaught.

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