blitzkrieg

blitzkrieg
blitzkrieg "rapid attack," 1939, from Ger. Blitzkrieg, from Blitz "lightning" (from M.H.G. blicze, back formation from bliczen "to flash," from O.H.G. blecchazzen "to flash, lighten" (8c.), from P.Gmc. *blikkatjan, from PIE root *bhel- (1) "to shine, flash, burn;" see BLEACH (Cf. bleach)) + Krieg "war" (see KRIEGSPIEL (Cf. kriegspiel)).

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