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Complete Definition of "forlorn hope"

English
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Etymology
Part translation of Dutch verloren hoop#Dutch|hoop �lost troop� (compare English forlese, heap).

Pronunciation
IPA|/f��l�:n�h��p/

Noun

en-noun|sg=forlorn hope

  1. military A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
  2. Any dangerous or hopeless venture.

ru:forlorn hope

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