1. plural of camisado; surprise night attacks or raids, historically conducted by soldiers wearing white shirts over their armor to identify each other in darkness.
Usage: archaic; historical military term; primarily used in historical contexts referring to 16th–17th century warfare

Examples

• The Spanish forces conducted several camisados against the enemy fortifications under cover of night.
• Camisados were effective tactics because soldiers could identify allies by their white garments in the darkness.
• Historical accounts describe camisados as coordinated surprise attacks that required careful planning.
• The general ordered a series of camisados to disrupt the opposing army's supply lines.