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To march off in a line, file by file; to file off. |
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Same as Defilade. |
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Any narrow passage or gorge in which troops can march only
in a file, or with a narrow front; a long, narrow pass between hills,
rocks, etc. |
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The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the
exterior works in order to protect the interior. See Defilade. |
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To make foul or impure; to make filthy; to dirty; to
befoul; to pollute. |
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To soil or sully; to tarnish, as reputation; to taint. |
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To injure in purity of character; to corrupt. |
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To corrupt the chastity of; to debauch; to violate. |
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To make ceremonially unclean; to pollute. |