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Definition of Bivouacs
Bivouac Bivouac Biv"ouac, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bivouacked (?); p. pr.
& vb. n. Bivouacking.] (Mil.)
(a) To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
(b) To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
Bivouac Bivouac Biv"ouac, n. [F. bivouac, bivac, prab. fr. G.
beiwache, or beiwacht; bei by, near + wachen to watch, wache
watch, guard. See By, and Watch.] (Mil.)
(a) The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of
surprise or attack.
(b) An encampment for the night without tents or covering.