decampment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˈkæmpmənt/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English decamp Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English decampment From decamp + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of decamping.
- (countable, uncountable) A prompt departure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| decampments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |