ASSAIL


Meaning of ASSAIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈseɪl ]

v.tr. 1 make a strong or concerted attack on. 2 make a resolute start on (a task). 3 make a strong or constant verbal attack on (was assailed with angry questions). øøassailable adj. [ME f. OF asaill- stressed stem of asalir f. med.L assalire f. L assilire (as AD-, salire salt- leap)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.