What does "bivouac" mean?
Bivouac: (a) The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack. (b) An encampment for the night without tents or covering.
Additional senses
- 2.(a) To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army. (b) To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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