A sudden outburst, impulsive action, or violent thrust or charge, especially in military or equestrian contexts.
From French 'fougade,' derived from Old French 'fougue' meaning impetuosity or passion. Related to the concept of uncontrolled energy or force. Reflects 18th-century military and courtly vocabulary.
Cavalry officers described a wild, uncontrolled charge as a 'fougade'—when horses and riders were too excited or terrified to follow commands and just rushed forward in chaos!
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