Onslaught (?), n. [OE. on on + slaught, slaht, slaughter. See Slaughter.] 1. An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack or assault.
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By storm and onslaught to proceed. Hudibras.
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2. A bloody fray or battle. [Scot.] Jamieson.
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