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battels

British  
/ ˈbætəlz /

plural noun

  1. (at some universities) the account of a member of a college for board, provisions, and other college expenses

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Etymology

Origin of battels

C16: perhaps from obsolete battle to feed, fatten, of uncertain origin

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