Chevauchee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chevauchee is a noun meaning (historical) A military raid by cavalry through enemy territory, designed to disrupt rural communities and weaken an opponent.
Meaning
(historical) A military raid by cavalry through enemy territory, designed to disrupt rural communities and weaken an opponent.
Example Sentences
Montrose led his army in an extended chevauchee through the heart of the Campbell country.
Word Forms
- chevauchees
- chevauchie
- chevachie
- chevache
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cavallard, cavalry, chevy, cavvyard, cavalcade, bivouac.
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