n. [ Sp. estampida (in America) a stampede, estampido a crackling, akin to estampar to stamp, of German origin. See Stamp, v. t. ]
She and her husband would join in the general stampede. W. Black. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To run away in a panic; -- said of droves of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals. [ 1913 Webster ]
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