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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) battledore
Also called battledore and shuttlecock. a racket game from which badminton was developed.

2. battledore
a light racket for striking the shuttlecock in this game.

Etymology: (1580–90)

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1. (noun) badminton racket, badminton racquet, battledore
a light long-handled racket used by badminton players

2. (noun) battledore, battledore and shuttlecock
an ancient racket game

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