Both Uses of
assailant
in
Treasure Island
- The ebb-tide, which had so cruelly delayed us, was now making reparation and delaying our assailants.†
Chpt 17 *
- Right in front, the doctor was pursuing his assailant down the hill, and just as my eyes fell upon him, beat down his guard and sent him sprawling on his back with a great slash across the face.†
Chpt 21
Definition:
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(assailant) someone who attacks