encamp

[ en-kamp ]

verb (used without object)

1. to settle or lodge in a camp.

verb (used with object)

1. to make into a camp.
2. to lodge or place in a camp.

encamp

/ ɪnˈkæmp /

verb

1. to lodge or cause to lodge in a camp

Other Words From

• unen·camped adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of encamp¹

First recorded in 1540–50; en- ¹ + camp ¹

Example Sentences

Their servants wanted this ground to encamp on, but, seeing us here, the Lascars have taken them to the other side of the village.

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On a march a detachment of cavalry generally encamp in a circle.

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We agreed, at all hazards, to push on to the pine-ridge which we saw before us, that we might encamp there for the night.

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We however replied, that we had brought our own lodges with us, and would encamp near them.

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Two hunters were this evening sent forwards to encamp, and hunt early in the morning.

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