01 n. A bursting in; a sudden, violent rushing into a place; as, irruptions of the sea.
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A bursting in; a sudden, violent rushing into a place; as, irruptions of the sea.“Lest evil tidings, with too rude irruption Hitting thy aged ear, should pierce too deep.” — Milton.
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A sudden and violent inroad, or entrance of invaders; as, the irruptions of the Goths into Italy.