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Ambush vs Forlay - What's the difference?

ambush | forlay |

In lang=en terms the difference between ambush and forlay

is that ambush is to attack by ambush; to waylay while forlay is to lie in wait for; ambush.

As verbs the difference between ambush and forlay

is that ambush is to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy while forlay is (obsolete) to lay aside.

As a noun ambush

is the act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

ambush

English

Noun

(ambushes)
  • The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
  • An attack launched from a concealed position.
  • * Milton
    • Heaven, whose high walls fear no assault or siege / Or ambush from the deep.
  • The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
  • * Bible, Josh. viii. 19
    • The ambush arose quickly out of their place.

    Derived terms

    * ambush marketing * ambush journalism

    Verb

    (es)
  • To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
  • * Dryden
    • By ambushed men behind their temple laid / We have the king of Mexico betrayed.
  • To attack by ambush; to waylay.

    • forlay

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To lay aside.
  • To lie in wait for; ambush.