Camisades

/ˌkæm.ɪˈseɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of camisade; multiple sudden surprise military attacks, especially night raids.

Etymology

Plural of camisade, from the practice of wearing white shirts (camisas) in night military assaults so soldiers could identify each other.

Kelly Says

Knights and soldiers conducted camisades so frequently in medieval warfare that 'shirt-attack' became a standard military tactic recognized across European armies!

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