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decamp

verb de·camp \di-ˈkamp, dē-\

: to leave a place suddenly and secretly

Full Definition of DECAMP

intransitive verb

: to break up a camp

: to depart suddenly : abscond

— de·camp·ment \-mənt\ noun

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French décamper, from Middle French descamper, from des- de- + camper to camp

First Known Use: 1676

DECAMPING Defined for Kids

verb de·camp \di-ˈkamp\

de·campedde·camp·ing

: to pack up gear and leave a camp

: to go away suddenly <As soon as school was out, we decamped to the beach.>

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