Syn.
— To attack; assault; invade; encounter; fall upon. See Attack.
ASSAILABLE
As*sail"a*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being assailed.
ASSAILANT
As*sail"ant, a. Etym: [F. assaillant, p. pr. of assaillir.]
Defn: Assailing; attacking. Milton.
ASSAILANT
As*sail"ant, n. Etym: [F. assaillant.]
Defn: One who, or that which, assails, attacks, or assaults; an
assailer.
An assailant of the church. Macaulay.
ASSAILER
As*sail"er, n.
Defn: One who assails.
ASSAILMENT
As*sail"ment, n.