Embattle

Definition of Embattle

Em`bat´tle
v. t.1.To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
[imp. & p. p. Embattled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Embattling .]
One in bright arms embattled full strong.
- Spenser.
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
- Emerson.
v. i.1.To be arrayed for battle.
v. t.1.To furnish with battlements.

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arm, armor, armor-plate, bank, barricade, battle, blockade, bulwark, castellate, crenellate, dig in, entrench, fence, fortify, garrison, man, man the garrison, mine, palisade, wall
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