Escaladed

/ˈɛskəleɪdɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of escalade; climbed over a wall or fortification using ladders or other climbing equipment, especially in military assault.

Etymology

From Old French 'escalader' (to climb), from 'escale' (ladder), from Latin 'scala' (ladder, stairway).

Kelly Says

Medieval soldiers escaladed castle walls during sieges—the word comes directly from 'scala' (ladder) and conjures images of soldiers climbing wooden ladders under arrow fire to breach fortifications.

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