predatory incursion

predatory incursion
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  • Incursion — In*cur sion, n. [L. incursio: cf. F. incursion. See {Incur}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid. [1913 Webster] The Scythian …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh — Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Cellaigh, 40th King of Uí Maine and 7th Chief of the Name, died 1180. Contents 1 Origins 2 Eccleiastical work 3 References in the Annals …   Wikipedia

  • raid — 1. noun /ɹeɪd/ a) A hostile or predatory incursion; an inroad or incursion of mounted men; a sudden and rapid invasion by a cavalry force; a foray. b) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering; …   Wiktionary

  • foray — I noun aggression, armed attack, attack, brigandage, depredation, drive, hostile invasion, incursion, inimical descent, inroad, invasion, looting, maraud, offense, offensive, pillaging, plundering, predatory incursion, push, raid, ransack, razzia …   Law dictionary

  • Raid — (r[=a]d), n. [Icel. rei[eth] a riding, raid; akin to E. road. See {Road} a way.] 1. A hostile or predatory incursion; an inroad or incursion of mounted men; a sudden and rapid invasion by a cavalry force; a foray. [1913 Webster] Marauding chief!… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • foray — n. Inroad, irruption, raid, piratical invasion, hostile incursion, predatory incursion …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • inroad — n. Irruption, foray, incursion, raid, encroachment, partial invasion, predatory incursion …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • Harry — Har ry, v. i. To make a predatory incursion; to plunder or lay waste. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • raid — I. noun Etymology: Middle English (Scots) rade, from Old English rād ride, raid more at road Date: 15th century 1. a. a hostile or predatory incursion b. a surprise attack by a small force 2. a. a brief foray outside one s usual sphere b. a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Boaco — is the capital city and municipality of the Boaco department of Nicaragua. The municipality of Boaco has a population of 56,900 (2006 est.) and an area of 1,086.81 km² (26% of the Boaco department). The city of Boaco, with a population of… …   Wikipedia

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