Camisados

/ˌkæm.ɪˈsɑː.doʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of camisado; multiple surprise night attacks in military operations.

Etymology

Spanish plural of camisado, from white shirts (camisas) worn in nighttime raids, maintaining historical spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

Renaissance military commanders studied camisados as a crucial tactic—the word shows up in Spanish military strategy texts from the 1500s when these raids were at their peak!

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