levy en masse en · NOUN
Etymology
Partial calque of French levée en masse (literally “mass levy”).
Meanings
- A requisition of all able-bodied men for military service.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| levy in mass | alternative | lexicographic | |
| levée en masse | alternative | lexicographic | |
| levies en masse | Number=Plur | lexicographic |