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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Embattle \Em*bat"tle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Embattled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Embattling}.] [OF. embataillier; pref. em- (L. in) +
F. bataille battle. See {Battle}, and cf. {Battlement}.]
To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to
prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
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One in bright arms embattled full strong. --Spenser.
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Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world. --Emerson.
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