Anteambulate

/ˌæntɪˈæmbjəleɪt/ verb

Definition

To walk or move about beforehand or in advance of something else.

Etymology

From Latin 'ante-' (before) + 'ambulare' (to walk, from 'ambi-' both + root meaning to move), meaning to walk in advance.

Kelly Says

Though rarely used today, 'anteambulate' captures an old-fashioned idea — scouts would anteambulate through territory to prepare the way for armies or caravans following behind.

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