Definitions for embattle
ɛmˈbæt lem·bat·tle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. embattleverb

   prepare for battle or conflict

2. embattleverb

   fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense

   "an embattled castle"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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. embataillier—en, in, bataille, battle.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. embattle

   To arrange forces for conflict.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

Matched Categories

1. • Fortify
   • Prepare

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How to pronounce embattle?

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   British

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How to say embattle in sign language?

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

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=embattle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Embattle
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=embattle
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embattle
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=embattle
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=embattle
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=embattle