camisado

English

/ˌkæmɪˈseɪdəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A nocturnal ambush or surprising act of aggression.
  • (obsolete) A shirt worn by soldiers over their uniform, in order to be able to recognize one another in a night attack.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian encamisado (shirted).

Origin

Spanish

encamisado

Gloss

shirted

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