Battle royal

Definition of Battle royal

A fight between several gamecocks, where the one that stands longest is the victor.
A contest with fists or cudgels in which more than two are engaged; a mêlée.
- Grose.
See under Battle.

See also: Battle Battle Royal

Related Words

disturbance, melee, scrimmage
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