al·i·to

ah·lee·toh
v. or n.

n. pl. al·i·tos

Italian, imperative form of Old Latin verb alterare, to reverse. [See Indo-European Roots.]

1) A reversal of direction.
2) A counterstroke.
3) In Roman military terminology, a shouted command given to cavalry to wheel and form-up for a hard, flanking charge attack. Usually done following a feigned retreat.


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