onfall
Example Sentences
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Yet, considering that trained men and a numerous horse have great advantage by daylight, I should be in favour of a camisado or night onfall.'
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
Wogan came too late for that pretty onfall at Prestonpans, but he marched south with the Prince's forces, riding again the old roads from Carlisle to Lancaster and Preston.
From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew
He was "the fighting general" of Soult's army, famous for the rough energy of his character and the fierceness of his onfall.
From Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes by Fitchett, W. H. (William Henry)
We all made quite sure that the bridges would be built during the night, so that with the dawn the infantry could begin to cross and make an immediate onfall.
From London to Ladysmith via Pretoria by Churchill, Winston
All is afire with neigh of steeds and onfall of the men.
From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William
