redoubted
Americanadjective
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dreaded; formidable.
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respected; renowned.
Etymology
Origin of redoubted
1375–1425; late Middle English, past participle of redouten to fear, dread. See redoubtable, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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A few old Vagres, but younger than these followed behind them; then came the children, the grandchildren, the great-grandchildren of that once so disorderly and so redoubted Vagrery.
From The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter by Sue, Eugène
There died with him a most valiant Sherwin, full of St. Laurence his fervent spirit, and ten other Priests, redoubted servants of Christ, each one singular in their kind.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
On arrival at Jim’s tent, however, that redoubted warrior was not there.
From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram
Thee will he sure," he added, "for all the past repay, For there reigns ne'er a monarch of such redoubted sway From Rhone to Rhine, believe me, from th' Elbe to the salt sea.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
Thence back the knights departed, each fearing to be sped By that redoubted couple; good cause had they for dread.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
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