suru verb (precursor), transitive verb
to press; to apply pressure
Classical su-verb form, precursor to modern 圧する. Used in older texts for physically pressing or applying pressure.
See also: 圧する
In classical texts, 圧す was written and read as あっす to mean 'to press'.
suru verb (precursor), transitive verb
to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
Classical su-verb form, precursor to modern 圧する. Used in older texts for figurative oppression or overwhelming force.
See also: 圧する
In that old war tale, the momentum to overwhelm the enemy is depicted.