What is the act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense called?
attack — The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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