encamp

[ en-kamp ]

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verb (used without object)

to settle or lodge in a camp.

verb (used with object)

to make into a camp.
to lodge or place in a camp.

Origin of encamp

First recorded in 1540–50; en-¹ + camp¹

Other words from encamp

un·en·camped, adjective

Words Nearby encamp

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How to use encamp in a sentence

Their servants wanted this ground to encamp on, but, seeing us here, the Lascars have taken them to the other side of the village.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows Taylor
On a march a detachment of cavalry generally encamp in a circle.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3) | Elliott Coues
We agreed, at all hazards, to push on to the pine-ridge which we saw before us, that we might encamp there for the night.
In the Wilds of Florida | W.H.G. Kingston
We however replied, that we had brought our own lodges with us, and would encamp near them.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XVI | Various
Two hunters were this evening sent forwards to encamp, and hunt early in the morning.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XVI | Various

British Dictionary definitions for encamp

encamp

/ (ɪnˈkæmp) /

verb

to lodge or cause to lodge in a camp

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