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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ambuscaid, n. [F. embuscade, whence also in later Eng.] = Ambusch,n. —a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 163.
Thair was men lying in ambuscaid to haue trappit him
