Where does “onslaught” come from?
Onslaught derives from English anslaight, prefixed with English an- from Ancient Greek ἀν-, itself from Ancient Greek ἀ-, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European ne, ano-, ne, and sem-.
onslaught (English): A fierce attack; A large number of people or...
Definitions
- A fierce attack; A large number of people or...