Category:Stampede

Stam*pede", n. Etym: [sp. estampida (in america) a stampede, Estampido a crackling, akin to estampar to stamp, of german origin. See stamp, v. t.]

Defn: a wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of Animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or Dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic. She and her husband would join in the general stampede. W. Black.

Stampede Stam*pede", v. i.

Defn: to run away in a panic; -- said droves of cattle, horses, etc., Also of armies.

Stampede Stam*pede", v. t.

Defn: to disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of Animals.