Category:Onslaught

On"slaught`, n. Etym: [oe. on on + slaught, slaht, slaughter. See Slaughter.]

1. An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack or Assault. By storm and onslaught to proceed. Hudibras.

2. A bloody fray or battle. [scot.] Jamieson.