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Pronunciation : Stam*pede"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Sp. estampida (in America) a stampede, estampido a crackling, akin to estampar to stamp, of German origin. See Stamp, v. t.]
Definition : Defn: A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic. She and her husband would join in the general stampede. W. Black.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Stam*pede"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To run away in a panic; -- said droves of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Stam*pede"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913