1. An attack; an onset; especially, a furious or murderous attack or assault. "By storm and onslaught to proceed." (Hudibras)

2. A bloody fray or battle.

Origin: OE. On on + slaught, slaht, slaughter. See Slaughter.

(01 Mar 1998)

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