First Known Use: 1569
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battalia
noun bat·ta·lia \bə-ˈtāl-yə, -ˈtal-\
Definition of BATTALIA
1
archaic : order of battle
2
obsolete : a large body of men in battle array
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Origin of BATTALIA
Italian battaglia
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