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decamp

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkamp/
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Definition of decamp

verb

[no object]
  • 1leave a place suddenly or secretly:now he has decamped to Hollywood
  • 2break up or leave a military camp: the armies of both chiefs had decamped

Derivatives

decampment

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from French décamper, from dé- (expressing removal) + camp 'camp'

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