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Coup de main
//ku də meɪn// noun
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Noun
- 1 A sudden development or action carried out to surprise an enemy.
"That which of all things he most dreaded was that he should be out-generalled by Mr. Slope; and just at present it appeared probable that Mr. Slope would turn his flank, steal a march on him, cut off his provisions, carry his strong town by a coup de main, and at last beat him thoroughly in a regular pitched battle."
- 2 an attack without warning wordnet
Etymology
Borrowed from French coup de main.
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