embattle
Meaning
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- To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle.
- To prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
- To be arrayed for battle.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɛmˈbæ.təl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English enbatelen, embatailen, from Old French embataillier (“to array for battle”), from em- (Latin in) + bataille (“battle”).
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