battels
/ (ˈbætəlz) /
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pl n
(at some universities) the account of a member of a college for board, provisions, and other college expenses
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Word Origin for battels
C16: perhaps from obsolete battle to feed, fatten, of uncertain origin
Words nearby battels
battailous, battalia, battalion, batteau, battel, battels, battement, batten, Battenburg, batten down the hatches, batten plate
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