embattle
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transitive verb \im-ˈba-təl\em·bat·tledem·bat·tling \-ˈbat-liŋ, -təl-iŋ\
Definition of EMBATTLE
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
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