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have at
verb
- archaic.intr, preposition to make an opening attack on, esp in fencing
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Attack; also, make an attempt at. For example, Urging the dog on, he said , “ Go on, Rover, have at him ,” or It's time to have at straightening out these files . [Late 1300s]Discover More
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The old copy has it, Enter Have-at-all; but it is an obvious error of the press.
A sort of hot, prickly, 'have-at-thee-villain' sort of thing; must be frightfully exhausting!
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