stampede ((n.)) [< Am.E < Am.Sp. estampida] DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1a † n.
a wild, unrestrained rush of animals, usually set in motion by fright.
1b † n.
a rush of people to get somewhere.
1c † n.
a rush of people to a place where gold, silver, etc. has been discovered.
See also: gold rush
2 n.
an exhibition of skills in various activities associated with ranching, such as riding, roping, and bull-dogging, also offering chuckwagon races, a grandstand show, etc.
See also: rodeo