excursus — meaning in English

English meaning

• raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.

Senses

excursus is used for these senses in English:

• raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
• sally A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.

raid — full definition

1. noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
2. verb To carry out a sudden attack or unannounced search on a place.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.