algarade
/alɡəˈrɑːd/noun
A hostile incursion, a surprise attack. Later also in weakened sense: an outburst, a tirade.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Drummond (1585–1649), poet and pamphleteer. From (i) French algarade surprise attack.
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