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Definitions for embattle
ɛmˈbæt lem·bat·tle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. embattleverb

    prepare for battle or conflict

  2. embattleverb

    fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense

    "an embattled castle"

Wiktionary

  1. embattleverb

    To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.

  2. Etymology: From embataillier; pref. em- (Latin in) + bataille, battle.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Embattleverb

    To range in order or array of battle.

    Etymology: from battle.

    The English are embattled;
    To horse! you gallant princes, strait to horse! William Shakespeare.

    I could drive her then from the ward of her purity, her reputation, her marriage-vow, and a thousand other her defences, which now are too strongly embattled against me. William Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor.

    On their embattl’d ranks the waves return,
    And overwhelm the war! John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xii.

    Embattl’d nations strive in vain
    The hero’s glory to restrain:
    Streams arm’d with rocks, and mountains red with fire,
    In vain against his force conspire. Matthew Prior.

ChatGPT

  1. embattle

    To embattle generally refers to preparing or arranging for battle or conflict, either literally such as putting troop formations into place, or metaphorically such as preparing oneself for a debate or difficult situation. It may also refer to fortifying, strengthening or defending oneself or a position. It relates to the act of being ready to face or withstand a tough situation or contest.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Embattleverb

    to arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle

  2. Embattleverb

    to be arrayed for battle

  3. Embattleverb

    to furnish with battlements

  4. Etymology: [See Battlement.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Embattle

    em-bat′l, v.t. to furnish with battlements.—p.adj. Embatt′led, furnished with battlements: (her.) having the outline like a battlement.—n. Embatt′lement (same as Battlement). [Em, and O. Fr. bastiller, from the same root as battlement, bastille, and baste, to sew. The form of this word is due to a confusion with Eng. battle.]

  2. Embattle

    em-bat′l, v.t. to range in order of battle: to arm—p.adj. Embatt′led, arranged for battle. [O. Fr. embataillieren, in, bataille, battle.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. embattle

    To arrange forces for conflict.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. embattle

    To arrange in order of battle; to draw up in array, as troops for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle.

  2. embattle

    To furnish with battlements. “Embattled” house.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of embattle in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of embattle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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