Outgeneralled

Outgeneralled
Outgeneral Out*gen"er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Outgeneraled}or {Outgeneralled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outgeneraling} or {Outgeneralling}.] To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver. --Chesterfield. [1913 Webster]

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  • Outgeneraled — Outgeneral Out*gen er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Outgeneraled}or {Outgeneralled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outgeneraling} or {Outgeneralling}.] To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Outgeneraling — Outgeneral Out*gen er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Outgeneraled}or {Outgeneralled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outgeneraling} or {Outgeneralling}.] To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Outgeneralling — Outgeneral Out*gen er*al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Outgeneraled}or {Outgeneralled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outgeneraling} or {Outgeneralling}.] To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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