落人おちうど

noun

defeated soldier fleeing the enemy; fugitive warrior

Historical term for a warrior who has lost a battle and is fleeing or hiding from the enemy. Often associated with the Heian and medieval periods.

• 平家へいけの落人おちうどたちは山やま奥おくに隠かくれ住すんだ。

  The fleeing Heike warriors lived hidden deep in the mountains.

• 落人おちうど伝でん説せつがこの地ち域いきに残のこっている。

  Legends of fugitive warriors remain in this region.