AMBUSH (2)

ambush (2). Ambush, v.t. to lie in wait, to fall on by surprise

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Am″bush (ăm″bo͝osh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ambushed (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Ambushing.] [[OE. enbussen, enbushen, OF. embushier, embuissier, F. embûcher, embusquer, fr. LL. imboscare; in + LL. boscus, buscus, a wood; akin to G. bush, E. bush. See Ambuscade, Bush.]] 1. 1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
By ambushed men behind their temple laid, We have the king of Mexico betrayed. Dryden. 2. 2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.