bivouac.
An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
Meaning & usage
An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
Any temporary encampment.
A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.
The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
A structure formed by migratory ants out of their own bodies to protect the queen and larvae.
Where this word comes from
Unadapted borrowing from French bivouac (earlier biouac, bivac), from Alemannic German Biiwacht (“reinforcements of guard or town watch”), from bii- + Wacht (“watch, guard”).
To set up camp.
We'll bivouac here tonight.
To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
Where this word comes from
Unadapted borrowing from French bivouac (earlier biouac, bivac), from Alemannic German Biiwacht (“reinforcements of guard or town watch”), from bii- + Wacht (“watch, guard”).
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