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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enbusch(e)ment, -bushment, n. [ME. enbusche-, enbussement (1330). Cf. Embusch(e)ment.] An ambush. 1375 Barb. vi. 209.
Thai set enbuschement in the vay Ib. viii. 45.
Thai maid enbuschement all the nycht c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 2687.
Fortoune, that … With hid enbuschementis waitis ay c1420 Wynt. viii. 4195.
The ost, that in the kyrkyharde lay, Enbuschementis and sere assawtis made 1456 Hay I. 101/15.
How with subtilitee of ane enbuschement, he suid begyle thame and wyn his advers partye 1513 Doug. xi. x. 44.
Byde thou behynd on fut in enbuschment Ib. xii. vi. 78.
Lying at enbuschment or await