Ambuscaded

Ambuscaded
Ambuscade Am`bus*cade", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ambuscaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Ambuscading}.] 1. To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush. [1913 Webster]

2. To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay. [1913 Webster]


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