embattle

em·bat·tle

verb \im-ˈba-t^əl\

em·bat·tledem·bat·tling\-ˈbat-liŋ, -t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of EMBATTLE

transitive verb

1

: to arrange in order of battle : prepare for battle

2

: fortify

Origin of EMBATTLE

Middle English embatailen, from Anglo-French embatailler, from en- + batailler to battle

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with EMBATTLE

beef cattle, death rattle, pitched battle, Seattle