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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hinderhalt, n.n. (Germ. hinterhalt an ambush, ambuscade; a reserve of an army.) —1637 Monro Exped. ii. 98 (Jam.).
That they might thinke he had musketiers behinde him in ambuscade for a reserve or hinderhalt
