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Etymology
Part translation of Dutch verloren hoop#Dutch|hoop ‘lost troop’ (compare English forlese, heap).

Pronunciation
IPA|/fəˌlɔ:nˈhəʊp/

Noun

en-noun|sg=forlorn hope

1. military A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
2. Any dangerous or hopeless venture.

ru:forlorn hope

• 2007-12-11 23:38 - 16@r - +WP

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