To strike at; to attack, literally or in metaphor. ‘Dialect Notes,’ ii. 320.
1835. “Well,” said Blossom, “make a pass at me.” “No,” said Peter; “you made the banter; now make your pass.”—A. B. Longstreet, ‘Georgia Scenes,’ p. 28.
1854. Judge Sawbridge made a pass at him as soon almost as he was seated. He commenced by inquiring after some Kentucky celebrities.—J. G. Baldwin, ‘Flush Times,’ p. 161.
