battle-scarred

[ bat-l-skahrd ]

adjective

1. bearing scars or damages received in battle:

   a battle-scarred warship.

2. showing the effects of hard wear or use:

   a sale of battle-scarred desks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of battle-scarred¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The battle-scarred daytime TV vet agrees that Vieira could survive and even thrive, but offers a cautionary note.

From The Daily Beast

Ryan is devoted to Attila, his battle-scarred and loyal war dog.

From The Daily Beast

Colonel Hopkins was a stern, battle-scarred old soldier, who wasted no words.

From Project Gutenberg

He had seen the same expression before, but the face it illumined had always been battle-scarred and weary.

From Project Gutenberg

He is a battle-scarred warrior, and can relate with much accuracy every different engagement where he was wounded.

From Project Gutenberg

For a moment or so the battle-scarred veteran and the famous young warrior stood, clasping hands.

From Project Gutenberg

"Old Ironsides" still survives, a weather-beaten and battle-scarred hull, but a precious memorial of the nation's glory.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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