battels
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of battels
C16: perhaps from obsolete battle to feed, fatten, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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He told me the reason,—the battels for the last half-year had not been repaid; and he urged his own unwillingness to advance the money.
From Autobiography of Anthony Trollope by Anthony Trollope
And besides those thrée battels, the Welshmen were set as a wing at one of the sides.
From Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (4 of 12) Stephan Earle Of Bullongne by Raphael Holinshed
The ordering of the battels on the kings aduersaries part.
From Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (4 of 12) Stephan Earle Of Bullongne by Raphael Holinshed
Their battels were high, and no check was put upon the bills which they chose to run up with tradesmen.
From The Life of Froude by Herbert W. (Herbert Woodfield) Paul
But now, knight-marhsall, frolike with thy king, For tis thy sonne that winnes this battels prize.
From The Spanish Tragedie by Thomas Kyd
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