battalia
[buh-teyl-yuh, -tahl-]
- order of battle.
- an armed or arrayed body of troops.
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Origin of battalia
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English Past and PresentRichard Chevenix Trench
The battalia was led by Van der Noot, with six companies of Hollanders.
History of the United Netherlands, 1590-1599, Vol. III. CompleteJohn Lothrop Motley
Then came the battalia and rear, crowding very closely upon each other.
History of the United Netherlands, 1600-09, Vol. IV. CompleteJohn Lothrop Motley
He presented himself before the assembly, and drew up his men in battalia before the house wherein they sat.
The History of Virginia, in Four PartsRobert Beverley
His Majesty and a world of company were in the field, and the whole army in battalia; a very glorious sight.
The Diary of John Evelyn, Volume II (of 2)John Evelyn