embattle

verb em·bat·tle \im-ˈba-t^əl\

em·bat·tledem·bat·tling \-ˈbat-liŋ, -t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of EMBATTLE

transitive verb

: to arrange in order of battle : prepare for battle

: fortify

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Middle English embatailen, from Anglo-French embatailler, from en- + batailler to battle

First Known Use: 14th century

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