OUTGENERAL

outgeneral

(verb) surpass in generalship

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

outgeneral (third-person singular simple present outgenerals, present participle outgeneraling or outgeneralling, simple past and past participle outgeneraled or outgeneralled)

(transitive) To outdo or surpass (someone) in military skill or leadership.

Source: Wiktionary


Out*gen"er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outgeneraled or Outgeneralled; p. pr. & vb. n. Outgeneraling or Outgeneralling.]

Definition: To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver. Chesterfield.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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