E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Fall Upon (To).
To attack, as “to fall upon the rear,” a Latin phrase, “ultimis incidre;” to throw oneself on, as, “he fell on his sword,” “manu sua cadre;” to happen on, as, “On what day will the games fall?”
re;” to throw oneself on, as, “he fell on his sword,” “manu sua cad
