What does "stampede" mean?

Stampede: A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic. She and her husband would join in the general stampede. W. Black.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To run away in a panic; -- said droves of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.
  2. 3.To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.

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