Em*bat"tle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embattled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Embattling (?).] [OF. embataillier; pref. em- (L. in) + F. bataille battle. See Battle, and cf. Battlement.]
To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
One in bright arms embattled full strong.
Spenser.
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
Emerson.
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Em*bat"tle, v. i.
To be arrayed for battle.
[Obs.]
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Em*bat"tle, v. t. [See Battlement.]
To furnish with battlements.
"
Embattled house."
Wordsworth.
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