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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1615
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Ambusch, n. Also: ambous, ambuiss. [e.m.E. ambush(e, late ME. enbusshe, OF. embusche.] An ambush or ambuscade. —1558-66 Knox II. 165 (the Papistis haid thair prevy ambusches). 1570-3 Bann. Trans. 236 (ane ambusch waiting for him). c1615 Chron. Kings 48 (suddertis lying in vait and ambuiss); 90 (be ane ambous).
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