/wawr"path', -pahth'/ , n. , pl. warpaths /-padhz', -pahdhz', -paths', -pahths'/ .
1. the path or course taken by American Indians on a warlike expedition.
2. on the warpath ,
a. seeking, preparing for, or engaged in war or aggressive pursuit.
b. in a state of anger or indignation; hostile.
[ 1745-55, Amer.; WAR 1 + PATH ]