ONSLAUGHT
NOUNS
► AFFRET a sudden attack; an onslaught → 1590 obs.
► ANSLAIGHT an onslaught, a fierce or destructive attack, an affray → a1625 obs.
► BANG a blow, an onslaught; a disturbance → 1808 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► DIRD a blow, thrust; an onslaught → 1784 Sc.
► FRUMRESE a first attack, onslaught → 1275 obs.
► INFALL an invasion, attack, onslaught → 1721 Sc. obs.
► WARM RECEPTION, A a vigorous onslaught or resistance; a demonstration of hostile feeling → 1702
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