v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Decamped p. pr. & vb. n. Decamping. ] [ F. décamper; pref. dé- (L. dis) + camp camp. See Camp. ] 1. To break up a camp; to move away from a camping ground, usually by night or secretly. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, to depart suddenly; to run away; -- generally used disparagingly. [ 1913 Webster ]
The fathers were ordered to decamp, and the house was once again converted into a tavern. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]