embattle

¹

[ em-bat-l ]

verb (used with object)

, em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.

1. to arrange in order of battle; prepare for battle; arm.
2. to fortify (a town, camp, etc.).

embattle

²

[ em-bat-l ]

verb (used with object)

, em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.

1. to furnish with battlements.

embattle

/ ɪmˈbætəl /

verb

1. to deploy (troops) for battle
2. to strengthen or fortify (a position, town, etc)
3. to provide (a building) with battlements

Word History and Origins

Origin of embattle¹

1350–1400; Middle English embatailen < Middle French embataillier. See em- ¹, battle ¹

Origin of embattle²

First recorded in 1350–1400, embattle is from the Middle English word embatailen. See em- ¹, battle ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of embattle¹

C14: from Old French embataillier; see en- ¹, battle

Example Sentences

Against her Napoleon now prepared to embattle the might of his vast Empire.

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And Douglas found the forces that were to embattle him drawing up in line.

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The officers had been unable to make them embattle the walls.

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